Assistant Center Director: Lead an Early Childhood Center

KinderCare; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and wellness discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help lead our centers to success. Working with our Center Director, you’ll guide teaching staff, support families, and drive enrollment, accreditation, and daily operations.

With our world‑class curriculum and a collaborative team, you’ll educate parents and staff on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life in the classrooms and communities we serve every day.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• Please indicate if you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help lead our centers to success. Working with our Center Director, you’ll guide teaching staff, support families, and drive enrollment, accreditation, and daily operations.

With our world‑class curriculum and a collaborative team, you’ll educate parents and staff on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life in the classrooms and communities we serve every day.