Center Director

Kindercare

. Hire, engage, and develop a team of best-in-class educators .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills while fostering positive relationships with families and community partners. Proficient in customer service, organizational management, and revenue generation within early childhood education settings.

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Leadership ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsBudget AccountabilityNAEYC/NAC Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Revenue GenerationBasic Computer ProficiencyMultitasking AbilityPhysical Activity Engagement

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationState Licensing KnowledgeCommunity EngagementFamily Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hire, engage, and develop a team of best-in-class educators
Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
Use business, sales, and marketing skills to grow KinderCare’s presence in the community
Lead growth of new families and children in centers
Educate parents, teachers, and community leaders about the value of early childhood education
Bring KinderCare’s mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year of solid leadership experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team
Outstanding customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively
Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred
Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Ability to work indoors or outdoors
Ability to assume low-level postures for physical and visual contact with children
Ability to 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 parents in English
Ability to work on-site at the center daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and family
Pet benefits
Employee assistance programs
Health and wellness programs
Paid time off
Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones