Job description

❤ It takes BIG HEARTS to shape little minds!! ❤

Now hiring an Assistant Preschool Director for our Saratoga KinderCare Center!

KinderCare Learning Companies is the nation’s leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we’re united by a passion for creating a world of learning, joy, and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six weeks through 12 years every day.

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 Learning Company's world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching staff, together, our Assistant Directors and Center Directors are changing the world one milestone 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 - External

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

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.

Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required.

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Must meet state specific guidelines for the role

Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be 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.

Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for childcare workers or school staff. The requirements change from state to state and you will get more details on what we require during your initial interview.

❤The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

In addition to a rewarding career that lets you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Learning Companies provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision

Discounted childcare

Paid time off

Education assistance and tuition reimbursement of up to $1500 per year for full-time staff or $750 for part-time staff

Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs

401(k)savings and investment plan with employer match

KinderCare Learning Companies employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare® Learning Centers, KinderCare at Work®, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools™, Knowledge Beginnings®, and The Grove School®.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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