Posted August 26, 2026
Site Director
KinderCare
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, United States
Full-Time
62000.00 - 78000.00
Reference: 3161922496
KinderCare is seeking a Site Director to lead our Atalaya Elementary program. In this role, you will oversee daily site operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. You will hire, train, and coach staff; manage schedules, budgets, and enrollment; and build strong partnerships with families and the school community. The Site Director ensures program quality, compliance with licensing and safety standards, and alignment with KinderCare's mission of nurturing each child's potential in an inclusive, growth-focused culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily operations of the Atalaya Elementary site
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
- Recruit, hire, train, and coach teaching and support staff
- Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and enrollment targets
- Maintain compliance with childcare licensing and safety regulations
- Implement and monitor high-quality educational and enrichment programs
- Build strong relationships with families and school partners
- Monitor child progress and support individual developmental needs
- Uphold Kinder
- Care's standards, policies, and culture
- Lead continuous improvement and staff development initiatives
Required Skills
- Site operations management
- Early childhood or school-age program management
- Staff supervision and coaching
- Budgeting and enrollment management
- Knowledge of childcare licensing and compliance
- Curriculum and program implementation
- Family and school partnership building
- Health, safety, and risk management
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Organizational and time management
