Assistant Director, Early Childhood Center

KinderCare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is hiring to support the Center Director in leading teaching staff, engaging families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. The role emphasizes partnering with parents to provide high-quality care and education for children, while building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

The position may involve acting as a teacher, cook, or driver as needed.

Qualifications

• 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
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
• 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

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.

Job description

KinderCare is hiring to support the Center Director in leading teaching staff, engaging families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. The role emphasizes partnering with parents to provide high-quality care and education for children, while building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

The position may involve acting as a teacher, cook, or driver as needed.