Center Director: Lead Teams, Partners & Community Growth

KinderCare; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead a team of educators and partner with families to deliver outstanding early childhood education. You will work with state authorities and communities to grow the center’s influence and promote high-quality care.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and relationships with parents, teachers, and partners, while ensuring compliance and safe, engaging environments for children.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience to develop and inspire a team.
• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Budgeting and revenue generation experience preferred.
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with families.
• This role requires the ability to work on-site at the center daily.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage and develop a team of educators to be passionate professionals.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, authorities, and partners.
• Use business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare’s presence in the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Budgeting

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

State licensing knowledge

English communication

On-site work

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director to lead a team of educators and partner with families to deliver outstanding early childhood education. You will work with state authorities and communities to grow the center’s influence and promote high-quality care.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and relationships with parents, teachers, and partners, while ensuring compliance and safe, engaging environments for children.