KinderCare Learning Companies
Assistant Director Marcey Street KinderCare
KinderCare Learning Companies, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Join KinderCare Learning Companies as an Assistant Director at Marcey Street KinderCare.
Futures start here. At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. 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.
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.
As an Assistant 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
Range of pay $25.71 - $29.96 Hourly
In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed.
Our 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.
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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