Center Director 000889

About the role

You’ll directly support children and their education every day, experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. You’ll never be alone—you’ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing your work matters.

As a Center Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in your 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 enrollment of new families and children.
• Assume budget and financial accountability, including revenue generation.
• Ensure compliance with NAEYC/NAC and state licensing standards.
• Perform physical duties such as lifting a minimum of 40 pounds, working indoors or outdoors, and assuming postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children.
• Use a computer with basic proficiency.

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 the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Budget and financial accountability experience preferred.
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.
• See and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity.
• Ability to work on-site at the center daily.

Qualifications

• Revenue generation experience preferred.
• Experience with NAEYC/NAC and state licensing.

Skills

• Leadership and team development.
• Customer service.
• Organizational and multi-tasking.
• Business, sales, and marketing savvy.
• Budget and financial management.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• 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 on work necessities, such as cell phones.
• Additional benefits not listed here.