Center Director

Company Description

Kinder Care Learning Companies is the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and child care, offering accredited programs delivered by skilled teachers using research-based curriculum. Across its family of brands—Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème—the company supports children’s growth and helps families balance home and work life. Kinder Care partners with employers to provide child care solutions as part of benefit packages and collaborates with schools and districts to offer extended-day, before- and after-school, and seasonal break programs.

With over 37,000 teachers and staff in more than 2,400 locations across 40 states and Washington, D.C., team members benefit from competitive, family-friendly benefits, professional development, generous paid time off, and strong support for work-life balance.

The Center Director is a full-time, on-site leadership role at our Streeterville, IL location, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the center and ensuring high-quality early childhood education and care. This role includes leading and mentoring teaching and support staff, managing schedules, enrollment, and family communications, and maintaining compliance with licensing, safety, and accreditation standards. The Center Director collaborates with families to address needs and concerns, supports curriculum implementation, and promotes an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

The role also involves managing budgets, monitoring key performance metrics, driving center enrollment growth, and partnering with regional leadership on strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

• Leadership and management skills, including team supervision, staff coaching, and performance management.
• Operational and organizational skills, such as center administration, scheduling, budgeting, and process oversight.
• Family and community engagement skills, including clear communication, relationship-building, and customer service.
• Educational program skills, including knowledge of early childhood education practices, curriculum support, and classroom quality standards.
• Compliance and safety skills, including familiarity with licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and quality assurance.
• Relevant experience in early childhood education, childcare administration, or a related field, with prior center or school leadership strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience, as permitted by local regulations).
• Ability to work on-site in Streeterville, IL, manage multiple priorities, use basic computer applications, and maintain a professional, inclusive, and child-centered approach.