Assistant Director
Company: KinderCare Education
Location: New York
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and
confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the
first and only early childhood education provider recognized with
the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early
education and child care options for families. Whether it's
KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Cr--me de la Cr--me, we
build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And
we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and
in schools nationwide.Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders
are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be
directly supporting children and their education every day and
experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that
responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a
village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about
helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best
part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of
young learners and their families-and knowing that your work
matters.If you're passionate about positively impacting the lives
of others and making waves in the world of early childhood
education, the Assistant Director role might be for you! Assistant
Directors play an integral role in leading our centers to success.
With KinderCare's world-class curriculum, center accreditation
process, and passionate teaching staff, together, our Assistant
Directors and Center Directors are changing the world one
achievement at a time. As an Assistant Director, you will educate
parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood
education and make that value come to life for the children in your
center.When you join our team as an Assistant Center Director, you
will:
- 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.Skills, Education, and
Experience:
- 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
- Please indicate if you require reasonable accommodation to
perform the essential functions of the jobOur benefits meet you
where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the
integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care
benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your
family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with
employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness
programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as
cell phones.We operate research-backed, accredited, and
customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across
40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're
matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work
environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because
we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care,
no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help
bring this mission to life by building community and delivering
exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll
come for the work, and stay for the people.KinderCare Learning
Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local,
state, or federal law.
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Keywords: KinderCare Education, New York , Assistant Director, Executive , New York, New York
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