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Early Childhood - Assistant Director

Early Childhood - Assistant Director

KinderCare Learning CenterShelton, CT, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

  • Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
  • Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • 3 – 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom.
  • High energy.
  • Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Must clear full background check.
  • Must pass health screening.
  • 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

    Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re 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.
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    Early Childhood Assistant Director • Shelton, CT, US