Center Director: Lead Top Educators & Community Growth

KinderCare; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities (cell‑t

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director who will guide a team of educators, partner with families, and work with licensing authorities to ensure the highest quality early education for children.

You will hire and develop staff, foster positive relationships with families and community partners, drive center growth through business, sales, and marketing efforts, and supervise daily operations to keep children safe and learning.

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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Budget and financial accountability

State licensing knowledge

Communication

Reading/writing English

On-site work required

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Center Director who will guide a team of educators, partner with families, and work with licensing authorities to ensure the highest quality early education for children.

You will hire and develop staff, foster positive relationships with families and community partners, drive center growth through business, sales, and marketing efforts, and supervise daily operations to keep children safe and learning.