KinderCare is looking for Early Childhood Education Program Director in Decatur, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939394391 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
As Site Director at Muffley Elementary with KinderCare, you will lead a dynamic early childhood education program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children and staff. You’ll oversee daily site operations, manage and develop educators, and implement high-quality curriculum aligned with KinderCare’s standards. Responsibilities include maintaining licensing compliance, building strong partnerships with families and school partners, and driving enrollment and budget goals. In this collaborative, growth-focused role, you’ll shape the learning experience and culture for children, families, and your team. Oversee daily operations of the KinderCare site at Muffley Elementary, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Lead, mentor, and schedule teaching staff to deliver high-quality early childhood education. Implement and monitor curriculum and learning activities aligned with KinderCare standards and children’s developmental needs. Ensure full compliance with state licensing, health, and safety regulations. Manage site budget, enrollment targets, and resource allocation to meet performance goals. Build strong relationships with families through regular communication and engagement activities. Partner with school and community stakeholders to support program visibility and collaboration. Monitor child progress and site performance, using data to drive continuous improvement. Coordinate staff training, professional development, and performance evaluations. Respond to emergencies, incidents, and parent concerns with sound judgment and professionalism. Center operations management Early childhood curriculum implementation Staff supervision and coaching Budgeting and enrollment management Regulatory and licensing compliance Family and community engagement Safety and risk management Scheduling and workforce planning Conflict resolution Data tracking and reporting Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k State director or administrator qualification for early childhood programs (where applicable) CPR and First Aid certification Background check clearance Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent preferred5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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