Welcome to KinderCare- Assistant Director for 302196

KinderCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a capable assistant to support the Center Director in leading teaching staff, engaging families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

You will partner with parents and community partners while performing varied center roles as needed, including teacher, cook, and driver. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or will be pursued.

Qualifications

• At least two years of early childhood education experience.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• 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 to ensure children's safety and engage in activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families.
• Support enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
• Partner with parents, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed (teacher, cook, driver).

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

English language

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