Director Field Operations

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 theGallup 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 leading, coaching and developing others to deliver on our brand's promise, the Senior Director role could be for you! The Senior Director will be responsible for a business portfolio of Regional Managers / Directors, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. This critical leadership position drives the quality and consistency our families experience in our centers across their region to improve customer acquisition and retention. This is a senior field leadership role, responsible for 250-400 sites and 5-8 Regional, multi-unit leaders. AS A DIRECTOR YOU WILL :

• Recruit, develop, empower, and engage a highly talented team of Regional Leaders
• Drive consistent focus on quality and educational excellence throughout country
• Nurture deep customer relationships throughout the market while making sound business decisions with children and families in mind
• Manage a business portfolio, identify sales opportunities, and drive business decisions to increase revenue, customer retention and acquisition
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school and district leaders, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Think and influence at a company level; getting into the details when necessary QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 7-10 years of experience managing exempt level employees in a multi-unit environment
• Ability to identify, develop, retain and engage a team of high performers
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Possess broad knowledge of multi-site management and operations of similar size and scope.
• Significant profitable P&L, budget, and financial accountability and revenue-generation experience required.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively; ability to influence and get alignment in a highly matrixed environment
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to travel up to 75% Range of pay $154,500.00 - $257,500.00 Salary Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life : - 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.

Salary : $154,500 - $257,500