KinderCare Learning Companies · 3 weeks ago
Quality Business Partner
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelKinderCare Learning Companies is an early childhood education provider recognized for its commitment to quality education and family engagement. The Quality Business Partner role involves collaborating with field leaders to drive high-quality experiences, support family engagement, and implement strategic initiatives that align with the organization's objectives.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provide proactive thought partnership, leadership, and expertise to enable leaders to drive success for their field-based teams in the areas of high-quality experiences and educational excellence, to improve family consideration, enrollment, retention, engagement, and diversity in our site communities
Provide input in the development and implementation of key initiatives and programs specific to the quality experience and education standards for the company
Partner with field leadership teams to support with implementation and execution of quality and accreditation strategies in achievement of overall business strategies and objectives
Advocate for families and children in the areas of educational excellence and high-quality standards and experiences to support organizational and business needs
Provide innovative and creative solutions to achieve high-quality standards, maintain good standing with licensing and retain families while using existing resources to ensure delivery of timely, relevant, and efficient quality initiatives
Build leadership capability in quality and educational excellence across all levels of field leadership
Consult with leaders on quality metrics (licensing, health and safety, QRIS, Accreditation, and overall family experience) and lead or support with meetings with outside agencies
Influence and support the development of regional quality strategies in partnership with Regional Vice President and field leaders to support the company quality strategy and achieve business objectives
Support the development, mentoring and training of Quality Team Leaders
Conduct site visits of KinderCare Learning Companies programs in partnership with District Leaders and RVPs
Coordinate with field leadership to facilitate region and district trainings as appropriate to support enhanced quality, accreditation, licensing and QRIS status
Work directly with national accrediting agencies, and state or local licensing representatives to represent on behalf of Champions and KinderCare Learning Companies programs
Represent Champions, KinderCare Learning Companies, Education and Quality Department in external meetings with industry representatives and at conferences
Qualification
Required
Education, operations and/or site experience required
Ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a change agent
Strong business sense with understanding of market trends, competition, company policies/procedures & culture
Strong in public speaking and facilitation background with a passion for training
Proven strategic agility and thinking; can initiate and operationalize Quality strategies linked to the overall business strategy
Ability to build partnerships with leaders at all levels
Strong conflict resolution, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated critical thinking and delivery with proven, measurable results
Ability to prioritize multiple, conflicting priorities with a proactive approach and enterprise focus
Demonstrated success in creating an environment of trust with clients where integrity is unquestioned; can effectively use conflict resolution skills when needed
Knowledge of the education industry and high-quality standards in early childhood education
Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Complete and clear state background check
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience working in a strategic business partner capacity in a multi-site environment
Benefits
Discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
Employee assistance programs
Health and wellness programs
Paid time off
Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
Company
KinderCare Learning Companies
Transform lives—including yours—with the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and child care.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Wyatt
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Amandi
EVP, CFO
Recent News
2022-04-30
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