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. 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.
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.
KinderCare is searching for a Community Partnerships Manager to join our Education team! In this role, you'll manage a team in providing direct support to families and children and connecting families to local partnerships and programs in support of their health, wellbeing, and educational development. This position involves an outstanding blend of consulting, external program partnership development, maintenance, and assessment and evaluation of family and child needs. It is an outstanding opportunity for an early childhood education professional to make a significant difference for the children and families throughout the 2,000 centers and sites we operate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team of professionals that provides supports and resources to drive center engagement with the broader community.
Establish relationships and develops agreements with national partners to provide services for children and families being served in our centers.
Ensure the design and development of the structure for centers to access annual health screenings for children to include but not limited to medical, hearing, dental and vision
Support community leads in running local partnerships
Develop tools and resources to help center staff meet the needs of enrolled families
Identify important metrics for the brand, develops and streamlines a system to continuously learn and improve processes to ensure scalability of program offerings.
Conduct center visits and travel up to 30%
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field is required, with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in areas such as human behavior, child development, family intervention, diagnostics, or therapeutic techniques (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, or counseling). A master's degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Experience working with children and families, developing programs to achieve objectives.
Preferred experience addressing behavior, physical, and mental health in elementary school children.
Proven compassion, perseverance, active listening, and responsiveness to concerns.
Ability to assess and drive positive outcomes for family and child needs.
Skilled in thoughtful analysis and calm management of urgent situations.
Self-starter with critical thinking for the Community Partnerships program.
Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability and appetite to lead and engage diverse and equitable teams
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, unlimited 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.
