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 theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As the Director, Resource & Educator Development, you'll lead the team responsible for bringing education content to life through the creation of all teacher-facing professional development and other educational materials and resources for educators across all KinderCare Learning Center brands.

In this role, you'll be a key member of the Education Leadership team and work collaboratively within the larger Education & Government Affairs team. This role represents Education across other departments including human resources, marketing, procurement, and operations as we develop and implement high-quality, impactful learning experiences and materials for all educators of children birth to age 12.
Requirements:

• Strategic, team-oriented leader, responsible for the vision and implementation of educator development initiatives and creation of educational resources and tools.
• Generate innovative ideas and solutions based on data, industry best-practices, and field needs to inform the need for new educational resources, tools, and materials.
• Support the development of program budget, providing budgetary oversight of projects and initiatives.
• Serve as an ambassador and senior leader for the team; representing the work as a surrogate of the Vice President of Education in cross-functional meetings corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams across HR, Education Operations, Field Operations, Quality, and Marketing teams (among others) to ensure alignment and seamless implementation of all education programs, products, and initiatives.
• Serve as a deputy and senior advisor to the VP of Education Programs; reporting on timelines and results.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and innovative thinking for self and team. This includes staying abreast of state, federal, and industry changes that impact programs.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a directly related field. Doctorate preferred.
• Expertise in professional development in the early childhood industry, as well as a broad understanding of curriculum, assessment, research, and evaluation.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience presenting to large and/or varied audiences.
• Ability to complete projects from concept to implementation, with flexibility and responsiveness to timelines.
• Dedication to, and understanding of, the varied needs, ages, abilities, and backgrounds of the children and families we serve.
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept feedback and pursue personal and professional goals.

#LI-Remote

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- 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.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2, 000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare 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.