Center Director

About the role

The Center Director role at KinderCare Learning Companies involves leading a team of educators, engaging with parents, and growing the company's presence in the community. This role is ideal for those passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of 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 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Meet state specific guidelines for the role

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking and handling multiple situations effectively
• Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge
• Computer proficiency
• Lifting capacity
• Physical and visual contact with children
• English language proficiency

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too.)
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities

Pay

Range of pay: $67,250.00 - $88,000.00
In the state of Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked is provided through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.