Acting Center Director

About the role

The Center Director role at KinderCare Learning Companies is for those passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education. Center Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• 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
• Use your business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers

Requirements

• At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• 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
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Qualifications

• Preferred NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge
• Preferred budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience
• Preferred experience with computer proficiency, lifting, and working in various environments
• Preferred ability to communicate in English

Skills

• Strong leadership and development skills
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Business, sales, and marketing savvy

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too.)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• And much more

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedule varies based on location and position.