Center Director: Lead a Dynamic Early Education Team

KinderCare; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead a team of educators and partner with families to deliver exceptional early childhood education. This on-site role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to community presence in the center.

You will develop staff, collaborate with parents and licensing authorities, and use business acumen to drive center growth while maintaining compliance and high quality care for children and families served.

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.
• 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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Budgeting

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

Licensing knowledge

Communication (English)

On-site work

Physical ability

Team development

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead a team of educators and partner with families to deliver exceptional early childhood education. This on-site role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to community presence in the center.

You will develop staff, collaborate with parents and licensing authorities, and use business acumen to drive center growth while maintaining compliance and high quality care for children and families served.