Executive Director - Crème

Executive Director

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. We want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

As Executive Director, you will link arms with exceptional humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do—making a memorable impact on young learners and their families every day.

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 business, sales, and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare Learning Companies' presence in the community, leading to growth of new families and children in our centers.

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 with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors, with reasonable physical activity and contact with children.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to connect with children and their parents.

Benefits

• 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.

Range of pay $56,250.00 - $102,250.00 Salary

In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

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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