Assistant Director

KinderCare; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Ohio seeks an Assistant Center Director to support the Center Director in leading teaching staff, engaging families, and meeting enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.

You will partner with parents to ensure high-quality care and education, build relationships with staff, licensing authorities, and community partners, and be ready to fill various roles as needed. Strong English communication and basic computer proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of early childhood education experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed (e.g., teacher, cook, driver).
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Written communication

English communication

Education

Two years of early childhood education experience

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