Executive Director - Crème

Executive Director – Crème de la Crème

Futures start here. Joined KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , bringing early education to families across the nation. We are looking for an Executive Director to lead a Crème de la Crème center, shaping the experience for children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of “best in class” educators who are passionate and committed professionals.
• Partner with parents 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 business, sales, and marketing skills to grow the presence of KinderCare in the community, attracting new families and children to the center.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of solid leadership 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, and the ability to multi‑task and manage 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.
• Physical ability to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors; ability 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 connect with children and their parents.

Benefits:

• Discounted child‑care benefits for your whole family.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

Range of pay $56,250.00 – $102,250.00 Salary. In Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium is provided for classroom hours.

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.

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