Assistant Director

KinderCare; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Dublin in Ohio seeks an Assistant to the Center Director who can help lead teaching staff, support families, and drive enrollment, accreditation, and daily operations.

You will partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, build strong relationships with families and staff, and be prepared to serve in roles around the center as needed while ensuring compliance with licensing and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of state licensing guidelines for the role.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

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.
• Meet state guidelines for the role and ensure safety and compliance at all times.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Knowledge of state licensing guidelines

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