Director Government Funded Programs - Remote Opportunity!

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 theGallup 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 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.

• Translate KinderCare's government funding strategy into operational plans, systems, and processes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the VP of Subsidy & Government Funding on operational readiness, resource needs, and scaling approaches.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution for new funding initiatives, including pilots, expansions, and transitions.
• Align operations with external requirements from public agencies and internal priorities from center operations, finance, HR, Education and other teams.

• Oversee the successful launch and execution of government-funded programs (e.g., Head Start partnerships, Pre-K contracts, DoD slots).
• Partner with field leaders and center staff to ensure programs are implemented with fidelity, meet performance standards, and deliver on key outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure all government funding programs operate with strong administrative support and compliance practices.
• Standardize and document business processes, workflows, and guidance to support center teams and internal stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in enrollment, eligibility, purchasing, billing, documentation, and reporting for publicly funded children.
• Champion continuous improvement through system enhancements, reporting, and feedback loops.

• Lead and develop a high-performing, highly-engaged team.
• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to direct reports.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and problem-solving - encouraging innovation, ownership and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in early childhood education, government funding, public program operations, or strategic implementation roles.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local child care funding programs (e.g., CCDF, Head Start, Pre-K, military contracts).
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Outstanding project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, solving problems, and driving structure in evolving program landscapes.