Education Director: Lead Educators & Community Growth

KinderCare Education LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off and discounts on workess

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Education Director to lead instructional teams and partner with families to deliver high-quality early childhood education. You will train educators, collaborate with parents and licensing authorities, and expand KinderCare's community footprint through strong educational leadership.

In Minnesota, a premium pay is added to classroom hours, with a pay range stated; this role emphasizes leadership, program quality, and strong communication across

Qualifications

• At least one year of solid leadership experience.
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
• Apply outside knowledge and resources to provide creative solutions within the education field; partner with inclusion services where learning challenges may be present with a child.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations including monthly meetings with parents on child progress.
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred.
• Mention and train teachers and staff on how to implement educational materials effectively.
• Ability to physically use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to connect with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train a team of educators to be passionate and committed to teaching KLC's curriculum
• 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
• Tap into your expertise in education to grow KinderCare Learning Companies' presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers based on the growing need for world class education.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Training teachers

Computer literacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Education Director to lead instructional teams and partner with families to deliver high-quality early childhood education. You will train educators, collaborate with parents and licensing authorities, and expand KinderCare's community footprint through strong educational leadership.

In Minnesota, a premium pay is added to classroom hours, with a pay range stated; this role emphasizes leadership, program quality, and strong communication across