Welcome to KinderCare - Assistant Director for 302184

KinderCare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Knoxville is seeking an energetic Assistant Center Director to support teaching staff, families, and daily operations.

You will partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, help meet enrollment goals, and ensure compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards. This role may involve stepping into multiple positions at times, including classroom support, administrative tasks, and coordinating safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English fluently.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.

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.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role and ensure compliance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Written English

English proficiency

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