Director of Quality and Education
About The Position
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and child care. As the Crème School Director of Education and Quality, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing teachers, ensuring curriculum alignment, and maintaining high standards for our early childhood education program. You will foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, collaborate with the community, and assist in daily school operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners and their families within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Meet state specific credentials / guidelines for the role
- At least one year leadership experience in early childhood education or a related field
- Proven understanding of early childhood development, educational best practices, and program administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and multi-task and handle multiple situations optimally.
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse staff, families, and community.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- 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 connect with children and their parents in English.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Education Administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teachers to ensure curriculum alignment with best practices, state standards, and the individual needs of children.
- Facilitate training and implementation of our comprehensive and developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood education.
- Provide transformative leadership in the field of early childhood education, staying informed about current trends, research, and best practices.
- Develop a culture of continuous learning and professional development while leading the teaching staff.
- Establish and maintain high-quality standards for early childhood education program.
- Conduct regular assessments, evaluations, and audits to ensure compliance with Crème standards and licensing requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- In partnership with the Executive Director, host professional development programs to enhance educators' skills and knowledge.
- Cultivate positive relationships with teachers and parents, involving them in their child's education and development.
- Collaborate with the community to enhance the educational experience and promote your school within the community.
- Assist as needed in daily school operations, at times including direct supervision of children.
- Apply data-driven insights to assess program effectiveness, implement strategies to address identified areas of improvement, fostering a culture of continuous quality enhancement.
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
- Employee assistance programs
- Access to health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
