Site Director - Lead Early Childhood Teams

KinderCare; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director to lead a team of teachers and create engaging classroom experiences based on our nationally recognized curriculum. You will ensure licensing, safety, and educational standards while partnering with parents to provide the best care.

The role emphasizes building relationships with families and staff, recruiting new families, and maintaining strong operations at the site. A passion for educational excellence is essential.

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. 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.

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 experience

Team leadership

Relationship building

Communication skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director to lead a team of teachers and create engaging classroom experiences based on our nationally recognized curriculum. You will ensure licensing, safety, and educational standards while partnering with parents to provide the best care.

The role emphasizes building relationships with families and staff, recruiting new families, and maintaining strong operations at the site. A passion for educational excellence is essential.