Center Director

KinderCare • Silver Spring, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center Director leads an early childhood education center, helping deliver high-quality care and education to children and supporting families, educators, and the surrounding community. Center Directors bring the value of early childhood education to life through KinderCare’s curriculum, center accreditation process, and teaching staff.

The role involves building and developing a strong team of educators, partnering with parents, and cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The Center Director also uses business, sales, and marketing skills to grow the center’s community presence and enrollment. This position requires working on-site at the center daily.

Requirements

• At least one year of leadership experience, with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.
• Ability to work on-site at the center daily.

Nice To Haves

• Budget and financial accountability experience.
• Revenue generation experience.
• Knowledge of NAEYC/NAC and state licensing.

Responsibilities

• Hire, engage, and develop a team of 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 KinderCare’s presence in the community and attract new families and children.
• Educate parents, teachers, and community leaders about the value of early childhood education.
• Work on-site at the center daily.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees’ families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed