Kids R Kids Education is the nation’s leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Learning Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we’re united by a passion to create 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 positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Center Director role might be for you! With Kids R Kids Education’s world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching staff, our Center Directors are changing the world one milestone at a time. Center Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center.

Kids R Kids is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Our highest priority has, and always will be, to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18th, we will be requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees.

ChildCare Director Duties and Responsibilities:

A Child Care Director, or Daycare Director, is responsible for overseeing a daycare facility to ensure that children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others. Their duties include hiring qualified childcare staff, setting budgets for toys and supplies and proactively communicating with parents to accommodate their child’s needs.

• Develop a curriculum and program: Child Care Directors work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations.
• Oversee staff: Staff management is probably the most important task of a Child Care Director. They must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
• Manage facilities: The Child Care Director must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
• Create a budget: The Child Care Director manages the facility’s finances, which includes creating and working within a budget.
• Market the facility: There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services.
• Meeting up with parents and teachers: A Child Care Director will meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.

When you join our team as a Center Director you will:

• Hire, engage and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Leverage your business, sales and marketing savvy to grow Kids R Kids Education’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in our centers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of strong leadership 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, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
• CAPS, FOOD Program, Procare, and state licensing knowledge preferred
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• 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 with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

benefits our career professionals enjoy:

• In addition to a rewarding career where you help to shape children’s futures, Kids R Kids provides a competitive compensation package of $40,000 to 50,000 depending experience
• Discounted child care

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