Assistant Director at Canton Turnpike KinderCare

KinderCare; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Canton, MA seeks a dedicated childcare professional to assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment and accreditation goals. You will collaborate with parents to ensure high-quality care and education for children, while building strong relationships with families and community partners.

The role requires at least two years of early childhood experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in varied center roles.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and ability to apply in classroom.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role.
• Able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their 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.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Communication skills

Administrative skills

English proficiency

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