Assistant Director

Ready to elevate your career into a leadership role? Explore the opportunity with us as we're currently seeking an Assistant Center Director for Vallejo KinderCare. We're on the lookout for a dynamic leader who thrives on mentoring and inspiring a team of dedicated educators committed to crafting enriching and positive learning spaces for children and families. Take the leap, 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.

Skills, Education, and Experience

• At least two years of early childhood education experience is required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure their use in the classroom.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• 12 Core ECE Units
• 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

Interested in exploring more? Apply Now!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 12 Core ECE Units (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vallejo, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person