KinderCare - Woodhaven, MI
posted 20 days ago
About the position
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. As a Site Director, you will be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. You will lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences, ensuring that your site operates effectively while maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards. You will partner with parents and cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. Additionally, you will lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- At least one year of teaching 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, multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
- 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
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families (including pets)
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
- Access to health and wellness programs
- Paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
