Assistant Director

KinderCare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help lead teaching staff and support families. You will partner with the director to meet enrollment, licensing, and operational goals while ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

This role requires strong administrative skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to multiple roles within the center. Fluency in English and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of early childhood education experience in a classroom setting.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and applying them in the classroom.
• Excellent administrative and organizational abilities.
• Strong verbal and listening communication skills.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families.
• Work to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.
• Fill multiple roles in the center when needed, such as teacher, cook, or driver.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Leadership

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

• 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.
• 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