What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Director at Santa Lucia Middle School position at KinderCare Education?
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 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.
About the Site Director Role
The Site Director role could be for you if you're passionate about inspiring children and teachers alike to learn and grow. As a Site Director, you will use our nationally recognized curriculum as a framework to create unique and engaging classroom experiences. You will lead and supervise a group of teachers, leveraging and developing "best in class" educators to be passionate and committed professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences, leveraging and developing "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 who share a 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- The 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-tasking, and managing 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.
Benefits:
- We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia.
- We believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live.
- We match the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast.
KinderCare Learning Companies Values:
- We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization.
- We strive to create a workplace culture that reflects these values.
- We promote opportunities for growth and development for all employees.