Before and After School Site Director at IDEA Southeast

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

About the role

As a Site Director with Champions, you’ll support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll lead the way toward inspired learning. You’ll use our nationally recognized curriculum as a framework to create unique and engaging classroom experiences while building important relationships with children, families, and your team to ensure site success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences
• Leverage and develop “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Ensure your site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites

Requirements

• At least one year of teaching experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
• Be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• 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

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (including pets)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• Additional benefits and programs tailored to support work-life integration

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences.