What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Center Director in Training position at Kindercare Learning Companies?
If you’re passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Center Director role might be for you!
With KinderCare’s world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and dedicated teaching staff, our Center Directors are changing the world one achievement at a time.
Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.
When you join our team as a Center Director, you will:
- Hire, engage and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
- 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
- Use your business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers.
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
- Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
- NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Leadership/Management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Illinois Director Credential (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Evanston, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
