Welcome to KinderCare - Assistant Director for 302186

KinderCare; Mount Horeb (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Mount Horeb, WI is seeking staff to assist the Center Director in leading teaching teams, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.

The role involves partnering with parents to provide high-quality care and education, building strong relationships with families and licensing authorities, and occasionally serving in roles such as teacher, cook, or driver. Strong English communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.
• Physically able to use a computer, lift up to 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Maintain safety and supervise children with attention to developmentally appropriate practices.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Written communication

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