Assistant Director West Carol Stream KinderCare

KinderCare; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an Assistant Center Director to support the Center Director in leading teaching staff, engaging families, and achieving enrollment and accreditation goals. The role emphasizes child development, safety, and high-quality early education in a collaborative environment.

You will partner with parents, maintain positive relationships with licensing authorities and community partners, and contribute to daily operations while modeling best practices in child care.

Qualifications

• Two years of early childhood education experience
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and parents
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners
• Serve in various center roles as needed (teacher, cook, driver)

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

English proficiency

CPR/First Aid

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