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Job Description Summary Assistant Director – Childcare / Early Learning Center Company:Kids Academy CORE Foundation, Inc. Location:North Chesterfield, VA Job Type:Full-Time About the Role Kids Academy CORE Foundation, Inc. is seeking an experiencedAssistant Directorto support the daily operations of ourlicensed childcare and early learning centerin North Chesterfield, Virginia. This leadership role supports theCenter Director, ensuresVDOE Child Day Center licensing compliance, and helps oversee staffing, classrooms, family engagement, and program quality. This position is ideal for candidates with experience inchildcare administration,early childhood education, ordaycare leadershipwho are looking to grow into senior leadership. The candidate will need to have CACFP Experience is a must. Duties • Support daily operations of alicensed childcare center, including staffing, ratios, and classroom coverage, • MaintainVirginia Department of Education (VDOE)licensing compliance and documentation, • Assist withstaff supervision, coaching, training, and performance support, • Supportearly childhood curriculum implementationand classroom quality, • Assist withenrollment management, attendance, scheduling, and family records, • Serve as a point of contact for families and staff; escalate issues as needed, • Support conflict resolution and professional communication, • Assume delegatedCenter Directorresponsibilities during absences Requirements Required Qualifications Candidates must meetVDOE Child Day Center (8VAC20-780)requirements and meetoneof the following: • Bachelor’s degree inEarly Childhood Education,Child Development, or a related field, • Associate degree in a child-related field with required experience, • High school diploma or GED with required supervised programmatic experience, • Must be at least 21 years of age, • Ability to pass all requiredVirginia background checks, • CPR and First Aid certification(or ability to obtain within 30 days), • Completion of requiredpreservice and annual childcare training, • Working knowledge ofVirginia childcare licensing regulations, • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and supervise children for extended periods, • Manual dexterity for classroom and emergency response activities, • NegativeTB screeningas required by Virginia licensing regulations, • Maintenance of required health clearances throughout employment, • Completion ofDaily Health Observation (DHO)training, • Completion ofEmergency Preparedness and Responsetraining, • Compliance with communicable disease reporting and exclusion requirements, • Employment application, • Resume, • Official transcripts or certificates, • Three professional references, • Copies of required certifications Nice To Haves Preferred Skills and Experience • Experience working in alicensed daycare or early learning center, • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, • Experience supportingstaff training and compliance, • Experience withfamily engagementand enrollment support, • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, • Be currently in the position of Assistant Director Benefits Compensation and Benefits • Compensation:Based on experience and qualifications, • Benefits: Paid holidays, professional development opportunities, • Additional benefits may apply, • Enrollment Bonus About Us Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.

Job Description Summary Employer: Kids Academy of Learning Excellence, powered by CORE Program: KALE@Home Location: Greater Richmond Area, VA / North Chesterfield (in-home assignments) Employment Type: W-2 Hourly (Non-Contract) Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience About KALE@Home Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, delivers high-quality, compassionate childcare to families across the Greater Richmond area. Through KALE@Home, we place qualified, vetted childcare professionals in private homes to provide structured, dependable, and developmentally appropriate care. KALE@Home is a non-licensed in-home care service. However, our internal standards meet or exceed Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for center-based childcare staff. Position Overview KALE@Home Childcare Providers deliver safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children from birth through age 12 within family homes. All providers are W-2 employees and must independently meet all required VDOE training, certification, and background standards prior to hire. This role requires professionalism, discretion, reliability, and the ability to adapt to family-specific routines and care plans. Duties Key Responsibilities • Provide direct supervision and high-quality care for children birth–12 years in private homes, • Implement age-appropriate activities that support learning, development, and well-being, • Establish positive, professional relationships with children and families, • Follow family-directed care plans, routines, feeding instructions, and medical or special care protocols, • Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful home environment; proactively identify and mitigate safety risks, • Communicate clearly and professionally with families and KALE management, • Accurately document incidents, concerns, or significant observations, • Follow all emergency procedures, safety protocols, and mandated reporter obligations, • Maintain availability for varied assignments, including:, • Full-time or part-time care, • Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, • Respite and date-night care Requirements Minimum Qualifications • At least 18 years of age, • High school diploma or GED required, • Prior experience caring for children birth–12 years in a professional or volunteer setting, • Current VDOE-recognized childcare staff certifications, obtained independently prior to hire, • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, obtained independently prior to hire, • Completion of all VDOE-mandated trainings, including but not limited to:, • Safe Sleep and SIDS Prevention, • Mandated Reporter Training, • Emergency Preparedness, • Successful completion of all required VDOE background checks and child protective services clearances, • Strong professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and communication skills Nice To Haves Preferred Qualifications • Experience caring for infants under 6 weeks, • Experience with multiple children or children with special needs, • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, • Trauma-informed care experience (particularly for foster or respite assignments) Benefits What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay based on experience, • W-2 employee status (not independent contractor), • Paid onboarding to KALE policies and procedures, • Flexible scheduling options, • Mission-driven, supportive organizational culture, • Meaningful work that directly supports families and children in your community About Us Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.