Acting Assistant Director for WhiteMarsh KinderCare

Overview

Futures start here. Kinder Care Learning Companies is an early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and child care options for families and work to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart of our business. You’ll support children and their education every day and work with a village of dedicated teammates who care about helping kids reach their highest potential. Your work matters and makes a positive impact on the lives of young learners and their families.

If you join 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

• 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

Range of pay: $20.40 - $23.80 hourly.

In Minnesota, there is an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help employees navigate work and life balance:

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities

We operate research-backed, accredited programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. We aim to expand access to high-quality child care for diverse families and communities.

Kinder Care 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 law.

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