Assistant Director at 80th Avenue KinderCare

KinderCare; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Tinley Park, IL seeks an enthusiastic childcare professional to assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

You will partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children, and cultivate relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners. You may serve in roles such as teacher, cook, or driver as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

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 children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Serve in roles at the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.

Skills

Early childhood education

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

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