Site Director - After-School Leader

KinderCare Learning Companies; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director in Illinois to lead classrooms, supervise teachers, and ensure licensing and safety standards across our centers. You will partner with families to deliver high-quality care and education, while building strong relationships with staff, schools, and local authorities.

You will recruit, enroll, and support families, promoting our nationally recognized curriculum to create engaging classroom experiences and foster confident learners in a

Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role.
• Be physically 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences, leverage and develop best in class educators to be passionate and committed professionals.
• Ensure your site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards.
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites.

Skills

Teaching

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

English proficiency

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director in Illinois to lead classrooms, supervise teachers, and ensure licensing and safety standards across our centers. You will partner with families to deliver high-quality care and education, while building strong relationships with staff, schools, and local authorities.

You will recruit, enroll, and support families, promoting our nationally recognized curriculum to create engaging classroom experiences and foster confident learners in a