Are you ready to take the next step and grow your career in Early Childhood Education with a leadership role? We are hiring an Assistant Center Director for our Cary Heights KinderCare Center. We are looking for a leader that enjoys mentoring and uplifting a team of educators who are committed to creating enriching and positive learning environments for children and families. Join our leadership team and grow your career!!

Job Duties:

• 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

Skills, Education, and Experience

• Associates Degree in ECE or related field
• 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.
• North Carolina Childcare Qualifying letter or willingness to obtain
• 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.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Discounted childcare
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial health benefits such as 401K, adoption assistance, and PAYACTIV (immediate access to wages)
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Discounts and perks such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance and gym membership discount

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• In 2-3 sentences, please tell us about your experience with children.
• Have you ever worked for KinderCare, KinderCare at Work, or Champions? If so, where and when?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare Center: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NC Childcare Qualifying Letter (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cary, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person