Assistant Director at Skyrise School of Portland

KinderCare•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Assistant Director plays an integral role in leading a center to success and works with the Center Director to support teaching staff, families, enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. The role promotes the value of early childhood education and helps deliver quality care and education to children. The Assistant Director may serve in different roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, or driver.

Requirements

At least two years of early childhood education experience.
Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and ability to ensure their use in the classroom.
Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills.
CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
Able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
Able to assume low-level postures for physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.
Able to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.
Partner with parents 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 center roles as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.