Director Operations - Crème

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 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 Crème de la Crème, learning comes alive like nowhere else. Our centers are places that never stand still because kids never do. And when you join us, you’ll become part of that magic—making a memorable impact on young learners and their families every day. In our wow-worthy world of learning, your talents will be the catalyst for creating child care experiences you've never imagined. You’ll link arms with other exceptional humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do—and you’ll know that your work matters.  

Why work at Crème de la Crème?

• The Crème de la Crème curriculum involves frequent rotation, which creates lower student to teacher ratios, leading to happier staff and a higher retention rate.
• Primary and Enrichment Teachers work side-by-side to move our children through lessons in art, second language, coding & robotics, culinary arts, and creative movement.
• Each of our facilities provide multiple play areas for children to engage in learning and fun: a library, an indoor and an outdoor play area, and depending on the location, a bowling alley or water park.
• We offer all of our employees ongoing education through annual in-service training, professional development, and online training.

As a Crème de la Crème Director of Curriculum, you will spend your days:

• Ensuring Crème de la Crème’s curriculum and philosophy is implemented daily by Crème Team Members.
• Reviewing, amending (if necessary) and approving all lesson plans, therefore validating they are developmentally appropriate.
• Assisting with verbal and written performance evaluations of Crème Team Members within 30 days of due date.
• Providing necessary curriculum for teachers on a timely basis.
• Maintaining and adjusting Team Member’s work schedules and class rotation schedules.
• Maintaining compliant employee files per Crème de la Crème and State regulations.
• Assisting Executive Director with interview process and evaluate classroom interactions of all qualified teacher applicants.
• Developing, implementing and tracking teachers’ individual training plans and professional goals.
• Scheduling and review developmental assessments for children.
• Overseeing and assist in the conducting of parent teacher conferences.
• Supporting implementation and ongoing use of LifeCubby.
• Auditing and reviewing content of LifeCubby to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assisting student transitions ensuring developmentally appropriate decisions and clear communication to parents.
• Assisting Executive Director in conducting written Team Member annual performance reviews.
• Generating and direct ongoing training and role modeling for teachers.
• Conducting new Team Member orientation and training ensuring new employee is prepared to succeed.
• Temporarily assume duties of any vacant position as necessary.
• Conducting facility tours and guide families through the enrollment process maintaining a minimum of 40% tour to enrollment conversion.
• All other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• You are a great teammate and go above and beyond to get the job done
• You have a passion for early child childhood education and seek deeper professional development
• You have prior experience in early childhood education or working in a child care center
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)
• You have previous management experience or experience supervising teachers

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.

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.