Assistant Director Eau Claire KinderCare

KinderCare; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an assistant to the Center Director to help lead teaching staff, engage families, and meet enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. The role involves collaboration with parents and community partners to deliver high-quality care and education.

The position requires at least two years of early childhood experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to fulfill various center roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of early childhood education experience required.
• Understand developmentally appropriate practices.
• 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 lift up to 40 pounds and 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal listening

Computer literacy

Education

Two years early childhood education experience

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Basic computer 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