Center Director

About the role

The Center Director role at KinderCare Learning Companies involves leading a team of educators, engaging parents, and fostering a supportive environment for children's learning and development. This position plays a crucial role in promoting early childhood education and ensuring the success of KinderCare's mission.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of educators to ensure they are passionate and committed professionals.
• Partner with parents 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 skills to grow KinderCare's presence in the community, attracting new families and children to the 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 the ability to handle multiple situations effectively.
• Budget and financial accountability with experience in revenue generation.
• 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

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial responsibilities.
• Effective customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using computers and technology.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
• Access to health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work-related necessities.

Pay

Range of pay: $56,250.00 - $102,250.00. In the state of Minnesota, there is an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.