Education Credentialing Manager - Fully Remote!

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.

The Credentialing Manager owns the strategy, implementation, and compliance for all teacher credentialing pathways, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) and college degree advancement for early childhood educators (or school age educators when applicable). This role manages a team of Credentialing Specialists; oversees partnerships with higher education institutions, scholarship programs, and credentialing bodies; ensures data accuracy and compliance; and drives continuous improvement to expand and streamline educator access to credentials.

The ideal leader has deep experience in ECE workforce development, excellent relationship-building skills, strong operational oversight, and a passion for increasing equitable career pathways for early childhood professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the delivery, quality, and consistency of credential advising and CDA support services across the team, supervising and developing Credentialing Specialists and support staff.
• Establish team goals, caseload standards, quality expectations, and performance metrics, while encouraging a collaborative, learner-centered, service-oriented team culture.
• Develop, implement, and refine credentialing workflows and systems supporting CDA, college degrees (AA/BA), and state-recognized ECE credentials.
• Build and maintain processes, tools, templates, and training that improve completion rates and enable leaders to effectively support educators pursuing credential and degree pathways.
• Maintain expertise in CDA requirements, higher education pathways, scholarship models (e.g., T.E.A.C.H.), and relevant state credential frameworks.
• Ensure credentialing processes align with state licensing rules, CDA Council requirements, higher education standards, FERPA, and internal policies.
• Lead reporting and analysis of credentialing pipeline metrics and program targets, identifying system-level barriers and producing insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with HR, government affairs, operations, and research teams on credential audits, workforce strategy, and educator progress tracking.
• Represent the organization in workforce councils, advisory groups, accreditation committees, and ECE system meetings as required.
• Develop mentorship, training, and communication tools for field leaders on credential requirements, timelines, and educator progression, while supervising workshops and supports for educators pursuing credentials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in ECE workforce development, credentialing, higher education advising, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience supervising staff or leading teams.
• Strong understanding of CDA processes, college admissions/registrar systems, financial aid basics, and ECE career pathways.
• Experience managing partnerships with colleges, state agencies, registries, or credentialing bodies.
• High proficiency with Microsoft 365 and case management, CRM, or data-tracking systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

#LI-Remote

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.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Beaverton, OR

Job ID: KinderCare-KNOWA0054JR39791EXTERNALENUS

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-03T19:37:55