Executive Director

About the role

At Crème de la Crème, learning comes alive like nowhere else. Our centers are places that never stand still because kids never do. As an Executive Director, you’ll lead a team of educators, partner with parents, and cultivate relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts. You’ll use your business, sales, and marketing skills to grow our presence in the community, driving enrollment and delivering exceptional early childhood education experiences.

With KinderCare Learning Companies' world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and dedicated teaching staff, Executive Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for the children in their center.

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 Learning Companies' presence in the community, leading to increased enrollment
• Manage budget and financial accountability, with a focus on revenue generation
• Ensure compliance with NAEYC/NAC and state licensing guidelines

Requirements

• At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Budget and financial accountability experience preferred
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
• Ability to physically use a computer with basic proficiency, 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 connect with children and their parents

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