Assistant Director at North Arlington KinderCare
About The Position
The Assistant Director plays an integral role in helping lead a KinderCare center to success. Working with the Center Director, this role supports teaching staff and families while helping achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. The Assistant Director partners with parents who share a desire to provide the best care and education for their children and cultivates positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The role may serve in different capacities throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/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 their parents.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff and supporting families.
- Help achieve 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 roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees’ families, including pets.
- Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
