Assistant Center Director: Lead & Inspire Early Education

KinderCare Learning Companies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Health plan

Mental health support

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director in Alexandria, VA to help lead teaching staff, support families, and achieve enrollment and accreditation objectives. You will collaborate with parents and community partners to provide the best care and education for children, while also performing multiple roles as needed.

Join a team dedicated to early childhood education excellence, with focus on licensing compliance, safe practices, and program quality.

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 ed

Admin skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Licensing knowledge

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Center Director in Alexandria, VA to help lead teaching staff, support families, and achieve enrollment and accreditation objectives. You will collaborate with parents and community partners to provide the best care and education for children, while also performing multiple roles as needed.

Join a team dedicated to early childhood education excellence, with focus on licensing compliance, safe practices, and program quality.