Director of Operations

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Kinder Care Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and child care options for families through Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème, building confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. We are looking for a Director of Operations to help shape the learning and operational experience nationwide.

• Develop and implement operational plans aligned with Crème’s mission, goals, and educational objectives.
• Collaborate with other leaders to integrate operational strategies with educational initiatives.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of facilities, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment for children, staff, and visitors.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to address facility needs.
• Optimize resource allocation, including budgets, staffing, and supplies, to support efficient operations.
• Monitor and manage family billing and operational expenses within budgetary constraints.
• Supervise administrative staff and center support, providing leadership and guidance.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to ensure appropriate staffing levels and manage payroll.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration between staff within the school.
• Work closely with the education team to align operational support with educational goals.
• Assist as needed in daily school operations, at times including direct supervision of children.

• Bachelor’s degree in early business administration, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
• 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 communicate with children and their parents in English.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

Range of pay $34,216.00 - $62,100.00 Salary
In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Kinder Care Learning Companies 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.