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 shape the future by leading a center that delivers high-quality early education and child care. As a Center Director, you’ll build confidence in children, families, and your team while experiencing the trials and triumphs of early childhood education. You’ll never be alone; you’ll work alongside a village of passionate professionals dedicated to helping kids reach their highest potential. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you make on young learners and their families every day.

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.
• Educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for children in your center.

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; revenue generation experience preferred.
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• 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.
• Ability to work on-site at the center daily.

Pay

Range of pay: $56,250.00 - $102,250.00 salary. In the state of 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.

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.
• Access to health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• Additional benefits tailored to support work-life integration.