Vice President, Talent Development

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Vice President, Talent Development will drive the vision and execution of enterprise-wide learning strategies that strengthen organizational capability, elevate leadership performance, and embed a culture of continuous growth.

This role is pivotal in shaping both immediate and long-term initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness through innovative learning design, change management, and performance improvement across the field front line teachers and center director talent, as well as our support central and professional services teams. The leader will act as a trusted internal consultant, championing solutions for upskilling and reskilling, advancing leadership development, and enabling skills-based talent planning to future‑proof the workforce.

• Develop and execute enterprise learning and development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Shape talent management priorities by analyzing business needs, forecasting workforce trends, and leveraging industry best practices.
• Lead the design and delivery of leadership development, technical training, and career growth programs that drive organizational capability.
• Champion organizational change initiatives, including succession planning, developmental assignments, and technology rollouts, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to assess training needs and deliver tailored solutions across field and center-level operations.
• Introduce innovative training delivery methods and oversee implementation to maximize engagement and effectiveness.
• Evaluate program performance and facilitator quality
  , identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Define and track metrics to measure learning impact and return on investment (ROI).
• Manage vendor partnerships and negotiate contracts to secure best‑in‑class learning resources.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing learning team through coaching, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance learning strategies and practices.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen talent networks and workforce development.
• Monitor and analyze key talent metrics to inform decisions and optimize recruitment and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  , maintaining integrity and consistency across talent practices.

• Knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, marketing, or related field
  • Master's in talent-related or business area (Preferred)
  • Certifications in Coaching, Talent Development, Organization Development (Preferred)
• Experience
  • 10+ years' experience in talent management, organizational development, employee training, human resources, or related field
  • 7+ years' experience leading cross‑functional teams
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, including leadership roles.
  • 5+ years' experience in business partner‑facing or strategic consulting‑related field
  • Experience building and executing talent development or learning strategies for high‑volume front‑line roles (Preferred)
• Ability
  • Professional in human resources certification
  • Agile methodology (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated understanding of productivity, analytical, and data visualisation tools (for example, Tableau, Power BI, )