Site Director

Description:

KinderCare Education is the nation’s leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we’re united by a passion for creating a world of learning, joy, and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six weeks through 12 years every day.

If you’re passionate about inspiring children and teachers alike to learn and grow, the Site Director role could be for you! Site Directors are passionate about educational excellence and empowering confident teachers. As a Site Director, you will use our nationally recognized curriculum as a framework to create unique and engaging classroom experiences. Site Directors are committed to making their site successful and know that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team are essential to success. Successful Site Directors are fully engaged, enthusiastic about their work, and eager to share their knowledge with others.

When you join our team as a Site Director, you will\:

• Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences, leverage and develop “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 with a shared 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

• Must meet Arizona Licensing requirements for the Site Director role\:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and either 6 college credit hours in a related course OR 60 hours of trainings/workshops/lectures in a related topic.

• Must have at least 2 years experience in licensed Child Care, school or an educational program.

• Must have experience in developing, engaging, and inspiring a teamand excellent communicaiton skills

• Must have a

  passion for an a

  bility 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.

• Preferred but not required\: experience with Microsoft Suite, DES billing, or Quality First

• Must have a Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Department of Public Safety

• Must have proof of negative Tuberculosis results in the last 12 months.

• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must 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.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.

• Medical, dental, and vision

• Discounted child care

• Generous paid time off

• Education assistance and reimbursement

• Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs

• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match