Assistant Director at Ballinger Shoreline KinderCare

Overview

Futures start here. Kinder Care Learning Companies offers a variety of early education and child care options. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share, with centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème. 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, supporting children and their education every day within a village of dedicated, passionate people who care about helping kids reach their highest potential.

If you are passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and the world of early childhood education, the Assistant Director role might be for you. Assistant Directors help lead our centers to success with Kinder Care s curriculum, center accreditation processes, and a team of teachers. As an Assistant Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in your center.

• 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
• Indicate if you require reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions of the job

Range of pay: $26.25 - $30.60 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.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets)
• 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, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. We expand to meet the needs of more families and diverse communities, delivering exceptional experiences and community opportunities every day.

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 local, state, or federal law.

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