The CMS Childcare Coaching Program, offered by Childcare Management Solutions, LLC (CMS), supports childcare owners and directors through specialized coaching. It stands out by focusing solely on childcare leadership rather than general business mentorship.

Key offerings include:

- One-on-one coaching sessions

- Group coaching and webinars

- Action planning using the proprietary CARE4Method™

- Participation in CMS-hosted events and training

All services follow CMS’s mission, values, and coaching protocols.

CMS seeks experienced childcare professionals as independent contractor coaches. Ideal candidates will have:

At least 5 years in the childcare industry, ideally managing centers with ~$1M+ annual revenue

Center-based experience (not just home-based care)

Familiarity with CARE4Method™ See Below & Check our website for more information.

Culture: Building positive, supportive environments for staff and families.

Administration: Streamlining processes for operational efficiency.

Revenue: Enhancing financial stability through smart business practices.

Expense: Managing costs to ensure sustainability

We look for coaches that:

- Are empathetic, calm, and approachable

- Listen deeply and avoid dominating the conversation

- Help clients feel seen and empowered

- Are passionate about professional development

- Are comfortable with video-based coaching platforms

Status: Independent contractors (1099)

Rate: $100/hour

Billing: Monthly, based on submitted client hours

Taxes: Coaches are responsible for their own tax withholdings

Each session lasts 1 hour.

Clients fall into two membership tiers:

Professional: 4 sessions/year (1 per quarter)

Elite: 12 sessions/year (1 per month)

Coaches must serve both membership levels.

Coaches are expected to attend at least one CMS-sponsored as they occur.

The process is led by aha! Talent Experts, an external talent acquisition consulting firm. If you found this site, you may have been contacted by someone from aha!

The outreach for this role has been "by invitation only." We are specifically looking for leaders in childcare management and who may want to give back to the industry they love. Once you are invited to apply and you decide yo would like to take the next step, you will be asked to provide your Linkedin profile link and a short video.

We make it easy for you with an easy to follow video interview platform. No need to record in an outside platform or upload a file.

That’s okay! CMS prefers a video introduction over a traditional resume. If selected, candidates will need to set up a LinkedIn profile, but it’s not required during this phase of the application.

It’s helpful, but not required. Coaches can indicate the states where they’ve operated. While local knowledge may help in legal or compliance questions, CMS prioritizes operational expertise over legal nuances, which are the provider's responsibility.

CMS is also building a state law resource library on its website to support all coaches and clients.

We expect you to put some thought into it, but we're not looking for professional videos. We want to get to know you a bit and why you are interested in this special opportunity.