Childcare Center Closer - Part Time

Southwest Learning Centers•Vancouver, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dependable and confident Childcare Center Closer to join our team. This role is Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., with primary responsibility for guiding the center through a smooth, organized close each day. The ideal candidate enjoys supporting both team members and families while helping a childcare program run smoothly. This role requires strong communication skills, a calm and professional presence, experience supporting staff scheduling and daily operations, a solid understanding of Washington State ratio requirements, and confidence in directing staff and ensuring safe, efficient transitions as children depart. The ability to work independently while also collaborating under the guidance of a part-time Director is essential. We are seeking someone who thrives in a leadership support role, can take initiative, and takes pride in keeping operations organized and compliant.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Prior experience in a licensed childcare setting (leadership or teaching experience preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State licensing standards, including staff/child ratio requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to confidently direct staff and manage end-of-day operations.
Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in the absence of a full-time Director.
Ability to collaborate effectively under the guidance of a part-time Director.
Commitment to maintaining compliance, professionalism, and a positive team culture.
Must meet all DCYF pre-service requirements (background check, TB test, and required trainings).

Nice To Haves

Takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told what to do—especially during busy or transitional times.
Confident leading a team and providing clear, respectful direction to staff.
Remains calm, organized, and solutions-focused when challenges arise.
Understands that closing a center is not just an end-of-day task—it’s a leadership responsibility.
Detail-oriented and takes pride in maintaining compliance and smooth operations.
Communicates professionally with both staff and families, even in high-pressure situations.
Comfortable being the point person on-site while collaborating with offsite or part-time leadership.
Growth-minded and open to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement.
Values teamwork, accountability, and contributing to a positive center culture.

Responsibilities

Guiding the center through a smooth, organized close each day.
Supporting team members and families.
Helping a childcare program run smoothly.
Supporting staff scheduling and daily operations.
Directing staff and ensuring safe, efficient transitions as children depart.
Making sound decisions in the absence of a full-time Director.
Collaborating effectively under the guidance of a part-time Director.
Maintaining compliance, professionalism, and a positive team culture.
Providing clear, respectful direction to staff.
Managing end-of-day operations.
Being the point person on-site while collaborating with offsite or part-time leadership.