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. 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.
As a Growth Operations Business Partner Associate (GOBP Associate), you will play a vital role in supporting the Growth Operations team by providing administrative, logistical, and operational assistance. This role ensures the seamless execution of center integrations, acquisitions, and openings by maintaining key processes, coordinating documentation, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
Success in this role will be measured by the effectiveness of operational support, accuracy of documentation, and the ability to drive efficiency within the Growth Operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Assist in scheduling, tracking, and coordinating center integration activities, ensuring seamless execution.
- Maintain and update critical documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Provide logistical support for training sessions, meetings, and center visits.
- Manage administrative tasks related to onboarding new GOBPs and supporting team initiatives.
- Acquisitions & New Center Openings
- Travel approximately 25% to support business partners in the field, ensuring on-site coordination and alignment with operational goals.
- Support the GOBP team in all facets of acquisitions and new center openings by coordinating key logistics and ensuring timely execution.
- Assist in tracking and managing project timelines, ensuring all milestones are met for a smooth transition.
- Prepare and distribute acquisition and opening-related documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams, including acquisitions, operations, licensing, and marketing, to align on center opening plans.
- Support the coordination of equipment, supplies, and facility setup to ensure centers are operationally ready.
- Collect and organize key data points from new centers to assess progress and identify areas for support.
- Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as a point of contact for internal business partners regarding integration processes, timelines, and requirements.
- Support the Growth Operations team by preparing materials, presentations, and reports to facilitate alignment with field leadership.
- Partner with GOBPs and field leadership to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency.
- Data Collection & Process Improvement
- Support data collection and analysis to track integration success and operational improvements.
- Assist in identifying process efficiencies and recommending enhancements to improve team performance.
- Help monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
- 1-3 years of experience in an administrative, operational support, or project coordination role.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn internal systems.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred:
- Experience in operations, project coordination, or support roles within multi-site businesses.
- Familiarity with early childhood education, retail operations, or business transformation processes.
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.
