KinderCare

Center Director

KinderCare$74K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of leadership experience to inspire and engage a team
  • Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
  • Experience with budget management and revenue generation preferred
  • Knowledge of NAEYC/NAC standards and state licensing preferred
  • Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English with children and parents

Responsibilities

  • Hire and develop top-notch educators passionate about early childhood education
  • Build partnerships with parents for optimal child care and education
  • Strengthen relationships with families, educators, and community partners
  • Utilize sales and marketing skills to enhance community presence and attract new families
  • Ensure compliance with state licensing and accreditation requirements
  • Oversee day-to-day operations at the childcare center

Benefits

  • Discounted child care for employees' families
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including for pets
  • Access to mental health support through employee assistance programs
  • Health and wellness programs along with paid time off
  • Discounts for work essentials
Full Job Description
If you9re passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Center Director role might be for you!

With KinderCare9s world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and dedicated teaching staff, our Center Directors are changing the world one achievement at a time. Center Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.

When you join our team as a Center Director, you will:

  • Hire, engage and develop a team of 2best in class2 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 KinderCare9s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers


Required Skills and Experience:

  • 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
  • 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
  • This role requires the ability to work on-site at the center daily


In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Range of pay $74,500.00 - $97,250.00 Salary

Our benefits meet you where you are. We9re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. - Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we9re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you9ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you9re anything like us, you9ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

About KinderCare

KinderCare Education is an American operator of for-profit child care and early childhood education facilities founded in 1969 and currently owned by KinderCare Education, a division of the Knowledge Universe Education company. The company provides educational programs for children from six weeks to 12 years old. KinderCare Education operates more than 1,500 early learning centers, more than 600 Champions sites, and is supported by a corporate team of nearly 500 headquarters employees in Portland, Oregon. In 2014, KinderCare Education earned $1.3 billion in revenue and had 60,000 employees.
Learn more about KinderCare
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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