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KinderCare Education

Assistant Director – Cary Grove

KinderCare Education, Cary, Illinois, United States, 60013

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Assistant Director Role 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 Crème de la Crème, 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.

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications

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 job

Benefits

Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits

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

… and much more

Equal Opportunity 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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