Assistant Director at Mechanicsburg KinderCare – 240006KD

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, youll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But youll never be alone. Youll 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 youre making on the lives of young learners and their families-and knowing that your work matters.

If youre 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 KinderCares 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.

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

Our benefits meet you where you are. Were 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.
  … 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.