Assistant Director at Oak Park Ave. KinderCare

KinderCare; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Center in Tinley Park, IL, is seeking an Assistant Center Director to support daily operations and lead teaching staff in delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will partner with families, drive enrollment efforts, maintain accreditation readiness, and collaborate with licensing authorities and community partners.

The role also involves flexible center coverage across roles such as teacher, cook, or driver when needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and applying them in the 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.
• Physically able to use a computer, lift up to 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Able to communicate with children and parents in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff 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, licensing authorities, and community partners.
• Occasionally serve in roles across the center, including teacher, cook, or driver.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

CPR 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