Center Director
KinderCare Learning Companies · New Lenox, IL · Yesterday
On-siteBusiness Development$56k–$102k/yrFull-time
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 position 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 “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 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
- Business, sales, and marketing savvy
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Financial accountability
- Computer proficiency
- Lifting capacity
- Physical abilities for working with children
- Language proficiency (English)
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: $56,250.00 - $102,250.00
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.
Schedule
Work on-site at the center daily.