Assistant Center Director: Lead Early Ed & Community Impact

KinderCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities (cell •

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help lead our centers to success. You will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in your center.

As Assistant Director, you will collaborate with the Center Director to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives, while fostering strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience required.
• 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

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading and English literacy

Education

Early childhood education experience

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help lead our centers to success. You will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in your center.

As Assistant Director, you will collaborate with the Center Director to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives, while fostering strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders.