Center Director

Make a difference in a child's life - and your own.

Do you want to lead a program and be part of a team that prepares children for school and for life? Are you a motivated, upbeat management professional in the Early Childhood Education field? We have a perfect opportunity for you!

Our Seattle location is growing and we are strengthening our management team to support the growth! We are looking for an excellent, Director In Training, to prepare to lead the operations of Kiddie Academy Seattle, WA, at our high-quality early childhood education program. This is an excellent opportunity to grow into the Director role and manage a center. You will have access to excellent training and mentorship.

Position Overview:

You will be part of the management team responsible for managing the overall program including human resource development, staff scheduling, program planning, program implementation and evaluation; student assessments, family relations, marketing, enrollments and academy operations.

Position Requirements:

·        Minimum two (2) years of full time experience in managing center-based programs in an Assistant Director, Center Director or similar management role.

·        Candidates should have all credentials required for the position of a Center Director per WAC or be willing to get them shortly after joining

·        A thorough knowledge of WA Licensing regulations (WACs) for child care centers and a great understanding of developmentally-appropriate practices

·        Must have at least an AA degree in child care or management, or related field.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Action oriented, organized, strategic thinker, focused on getting the right things done

Kiddie Academy Seattle is an equal opportunity employer with good work environment, great pay and Excellent Benefits to full-time employees, including the following:

·        Great salary

·        Great medical, dental & vision insurance

·        Life insurance

·        Up to Three (3) Weeks paid time off

·        Eight (8) Paid federal holidays

·        Company paid Professional development support including paid training and professional subscriptions

·        Fantastic growth opportunities within the company and at our other Kiddie Academy of Greater Seattle locations

About Kiddie Academy Seattle:

Kiddie Academy® is a leader in educationally focused child cares for more than 30 years. Kiddie Academy redefined childcare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand.

Kiddie Academy of Seattle is conveniently located. Our academy offers programs from Infants to Pre-Kindergarten as well as After-School programs for Elementary School Students. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM until 6:30 PM

Specialties: child care services, childcare, nursery school, early education, day care learning centers, pre-kindergarten, academic preschool, age and developmentally appropriate curriculum, summer camp, after school care, infant and toddler care.