Center Director

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 help us shape it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

About Our Team

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do.

The best part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.

Center Director Role

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. Center 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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 ability to multitask 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.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your whole family, including:

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

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.

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.