Child Care Assistant Director - $1000… at Kindercare… · Evanston

$1000 Retention Bonus Offered for IL Director Qualified

Are you POSITIVE? Are you warm and caring? Are you a CREATIVE problem solver?

Working with children is a CALLING and you know if you've been CALLED. It's the tickle in your gut when you see a toddler experience ice cream for the first time, the swell in your chest when you see a preschooler's surprise as they tie their own shoes, the unavoidable giggles that escape when a four year old pats your big belly and asks if your babies are in there (hahahaha), the smiles that flow when you are swarmed by two year olds wanting to give your legs a hug. YOU know those feelings. They are AWESOME!

Leadership and supporting your team is also a calling! Our Assistant Directors have the best of both worlds!

• Warm and welcoming company culture
• Work with the COOLEST Creative Crew (It's true.)
• TONS of professional development and training from Day 1 to 100 and beyond
• Substantial salary increases after 1st year
• No weekends and no nights and major holidays off
• Voted as a Gallup BEST place to work 10 years in a row

But that's not all - we've got some seriously sweet benefits to offer too:

• Medical, dental and vision (It ONLY takes 30 days!)
• Childcare benefit (Work with your kids at the same center!)
• Paid Time Off (Who doesn't LOVE this?)
• Educational Opportunities (for us lifelong learners!)
• Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
• PAID trainings and competitive wages! (We VALUE you!)
• Perks at Work - discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, travel, movie tickets, pet insurance, AND MUCH MORE

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.

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
• 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 (IL Director's Credential/Level 1 Gateway - Minimum 21 ECE Credits)
• 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

If this sounds like you, elevate your ECE career at KinderCare and build a lasting and meaningful career with us!

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.

Pay: From $23.29 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• The hourly wage rate starts at $23.29/hr with a $1000 retention bonus after 100 days. Full benefits package eligible after 30 days. Does this work for you?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• 21 college credits in ECE or a related field (Required)

Work Location: In person