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Assistant Director at South Coast KinderCare

KinderCare Education LLC, Santa Ana, CA, United States


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.

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.

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 job

Compensation Range of pay: $26.95 - $31.45 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. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Benefits

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.

... and much more.

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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