Center Director — Education Leader & Community Builder

KinderCare; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead and develop a team of educators, partner with families, and build strong community relationships at our centers. You will drive program quality, staff engagement, and operational outcomes in a dynamic child-care environment.

You will oversee hiring, training, and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards while delivering exceptional early education experiences for children and families

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Budget/financial accountability

English communication

On-site work capability

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead and develop a team of educators, partner with families, and build strong community relationships at our centers. You will drive program quality, staff engagement, and operational outcomes in a dynamic child-care environment.

You will oversee hiring, training, and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards while delivering exceptional early education experiences for children and families