Site Director at Grant Wood Elementary

KinderCare Learning Companies; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Work-related discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director to lead and empower a team of educators, ensuring high-quality early childhood experiences at your site.

You will collaborate with families, school and district partners, and licensing bodies to uphold standards while growing enrollment and delivering exceptional learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create engaging classroom experiences.
• Maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards at the site.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school leaders, and community partners.
• Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teachers to create engaging classroom experiences.
• Ensure site operates with licensing, safety, and educational standards.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, and community partners.
• Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Customer service

Organizational skills

English communication

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

If you’re passionate about inspiring children and teachers alike to learn and grow, the Site Director role could be for you! Site Directors are passionate about educational excellence and empowering confident teachers. As a Site Director, you will use our nationally recognized curriculum as a framework to create unique and engaging classroom experiences. Site Directors are committed to making their site successful and know that important relationships with children, families, and their team are critical to success. Successful Site Directors are fully engaged, enthusiastic about their work, and eager to share their knowledge.

When you join our team as a Site Director, you will:

• 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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. Be 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

Our benefits meet you where you are.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.


• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).


• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.


• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.


• … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high‑quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date : 2026-12-02