Director Quality and Education - Crème

KinderCare • Westerville, OH

26d

About The Position

As the Crème School Director of Education and Quality, you will lead and develop teachers to ensure curriculum alignment with best practices, state standards, and children’s individual needs. You will facilitate training and implementation of a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and provide leadership informed by current trends, research, and best practices. The role builds a culture of continuous learning and professional development while maintaining high-quality standards for the program.

You will conduct assessments, evaluations, and audits to ensure compliance with Crème standards and licensing requirements; support teaching staff and foster a positive, collaborative work environment; and partner with the Executive Director on professional development programs. The Director also cultivates relationships with teachers, parents, and the community, and may assist with daily school operations, including direct supervision of children. Data-driven insights are used to evaluate program effectiveness and guide continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Meet state-specific credentials and guidelines for the role.
• At least one year of leadership experience in early childhood education or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development, educational best practices, and program administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse staff, families, and community members.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
• Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to assume low-level postures for 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 parents.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education administration, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teachers to ensure curriculum alignment with best practices, state standards, and children’s individual needs.
• Facilitate training and implementation of a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Stay informed about trends, research, and best practices in early childhood education and provide leadership in the field.
• Develop a culture of continuous learning and professional development among teaching staff.
• Establish and maintain high-quality standards for the early childhood education program.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and audits to ensure compliance with Crème standards and licensing requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Partner with the Executive Director to host professional development programs for educators.
• Build positive relationships with teachers and parents and involve them in children’s education and development.
• Collaborate with the community to enhance the educational experience and promote the school.
• Assist with daily school operations as needed, including at times directly supervising children.
• Use data-driven insights to assess program effectiveness and implement improvement strategies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director