Description Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and childcare options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact, you're making on the lives of young learners and their families-and knowing that your work matters. As the Crme School Director of Education and Quality, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence and program quality within our early childhood education school. This leadership position involves supervising the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs, as well as monitoring and enhancing overall quality standards to create a positive learning environment for young children! As the Crme School Director of Education and Quality, you will

• Lead and develop teachers to ensure curriculum alignment with best practices, state standards, and the individual needs of children.
• Facilitate training and implementation of our comprehensive and developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood education.
• Provide transformative leadership in the field of early childhood education, staying informed about current trends, research, and best practices.
• Develop a culture of continuous learning and professional development while leading the teaching staff.
• Establish and maintain high-quality standards for early childhood education program
• Conduct regular assessments, evaluations, and audits to ensure compliance with Crme standards and licensing requirements
• Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. In partnership with the Executive Director, host professional development programs to enhance educators' skills and knowledge.
• Cultivate positive relationships with teachers and parents, involving them in their child's education and development.
• Collaborate with the community to enhance the educational experience and promote your school within the community.
• Assist as needed in daily school operations, at times including direct supervision of children
• Apply data-driven insights to assess program effectiveness, implement strategies to address identified areas of improvement, fostering a culture of continuous quality enhancement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Education Administration, or a related field. (preferred)

Meet state specific credentials / guidelines for the role

At least one year leadership experience in early childhood education or a related field

Proven understanding of early childhood development, educational best practices, and program administration.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and multi-task and handle multiple situations optimally.

Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse staff, families, and community. Commitment to d