Site Director at Palmetto Elementary

About the role

As a Site Director at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences. You will also ensure your site is operating effectively, maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards. Additionally, you will partner with parents, cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners, and lead recruitment and enrollment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences
• Leverage and develop “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Ensure your site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites

Requirements

• At least one year of teaching 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, multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be 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

• Full-time position
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the students and families
• Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passing of background checks and drug screenings

Skills

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders

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, such as cell phones
• And much more

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours vary based on the location and needs of the site.