Center Director

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, you’ll directly support children and their education every day. As a Center Director, you’ll lead a team of educators, partner with parents, and cultivate relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community partners. You’ll use your business, sales, and marketing skills to grow KinderCare’s presence in the community, ensuring children receive high-quality early childhood education.

This role requires on-site work at the center daily. You’ll experience the trials and triumphs of shaping young learners’ futures while being part of a passionate, dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of passionate and committed educators.
• 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, increasing enrollment and center growth.
• Manage budget and financial accountability, with a focus on revenue generation.

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 multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Budget and financial accountability experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NAEYC/NAC and state licensing guidelines preferred.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability 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.

Pay

Salary range: $56,250.00 - $102,250.00.

In Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium is provided on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

In Illinois, a 15% premium is added to the pay range for all hourly employees working in centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your 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, and discounts on work necessities like cell phones.
• Additional benefits tailored to support work-life integration.