Center Director

Kiddie Academy • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiddie Academy of Bellevue is seeking an energetic, organized, experienced, and inspiring professional to join as Center Director. This leadership role involves inspiring and leading a team of qualified teachers and administrative staff to provide the best learning and development experience for children and their families. The position offers the opportunity to combine ECE experience with business management skills to influence the Academy's operations. The company, a franchise group (KAGS) of locally owned early childhood education academies in the Greater Seattle area, operates Kiddie Academy locations in Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Kenmore, and Seattle. Their programs are known for providing high-quality care through their Life Essentials® and Character Essentials ® curriculum. Kiddie Academy has been a leader in educationally focused child care for over 30 years, redefining childcare where fun and learning go hand in hand. The work culture is described as awesome, growth-oriented, challenging, rewarding, collaborative, and supportive, with a commitment to flexible and creative talent growth strategies. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience in managing large (>100 capacity) center-based programs in a Center Director 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 childcare centers and a great understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Must have at least an AA degree in childcare or management, or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Action oriented, organized, strategic thinker, focused on getting the right things done

Responsibilities

• managing the overall program including human resource development
• staff scheduling
• program planning
• program implementation and evaluation
• student assessments
• family relations
• marketing
• enrollments
• academy operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid Professional development support including paid training and professional subscriptions
• Fantastic growth opportunities available through job rotation, lateral move and special project assignments
• Childcare discounts for employees (limited availability and conditions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees