Assistant Director KinderCare at Town Center

KinderCare; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Germantown, MD is seeking a capable staff member to assist the Center Director, lead teaching staff, support families, and help meet enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. You will partner with parents, build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners, and may fill roles such as teacher, cook, or driver.

Requirements include 2 years of early childhood education experience and CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of early childhood education experience.
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families.
• Help achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Cultivate relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Serve in various roles at the center, including teacher, cook, or driver.

Skills

Early childhood education

Developmentally appropriate practices

Administrative skills

Verbal and written communication

CPR/First Aid 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