Assistant Director at Pinebrook KinderCare

KinderCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Houston is seeking an Assistant Center Director to help the Center Director lead teaching staff, engage families, and meet enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.

The role requires at least two years of early childhood education experience, a solid grasp of developmentally appropriate practices, and the ability to ensure their use in the classroom. CPR/First Aid readiness and physical capability to lift 40 pounds are also required.

Qualifications

• Two years of early childhood education experience required.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to ensure practices are used in the classroom.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families.
• Aim to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and partners.
• Fulfill various center roles as needed, including teacher, cook, and driver.

Skills

Staff leadership

Family engagement

Communication

Safety compliance

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