Site Director - Lead Inspiring Early Learning Teams

KinderCare; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director to lead a team of teachers, ensure high-quality classroom experiences, and maintain licensing and safety standards across our sites. You’ll collaborate with families, school leaders, and community partners to drive enrollment and program excellence.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for early childhood education, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to creating engaging environments for children and families.

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

Love for children

Relationship building

Customer service

Organizational skills

State guidelines

Physical ability

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Site Director to lead a team of teachers, ensure high-quality classroom experiences, and maintain licensing and safety standards across our sites. You’ll collaborate with families, school leaders, and community partners to drive enrollment and program excellence.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for early childhood education, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to creating engaging environments for children and families.