Director of Childcare

Bayview•Seattle, WA

11d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Intergenerational Childcare Center Director leads the successful operation of Bayview’s Intergenerational Childcare Center, overseeing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for children ages three months to five years. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects of the center while ensuring full compliance with Washington State childcare licensing requirements and all applicable regulations. The Director provides strong, results-driven leadership to staff and volunteers, fostering a safe, nurturing, and mentally stimulating environment for children and a collaborative, engaging workplace for employees. A key focus of the role is integrating Bayview’s mission and philosophy into daily operations and strengthening intergenerational connections between children, residents, and staff. Responsibilities include program development, staff hiring and supervision, budget management, parent and staff communication, safety oversight, recordkeeping, and continuous program assessment and improvement. This position requires a confident, results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and who motivates, trains, and engages others through clear direction, collaboration, and accountability.

Requirements

B.A. degree in general education or early childhood education.
At least 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses.
Some college level course work in administration, business and/or management.
At least five years' experience in professional childcare center, with minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate programs for all participants and their families.
Positive role model of the intergenerational childcare profession.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Results-driven, innovative, and action-oriented leadership style
Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability
Calm, patient, and sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations

Responsibilities

Program & Curriculum Leadership Provide overall leadership for the Intergenerational Childcare Center by planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate programs that meet Washington State licensing standards.
Ensure curriculum quality through collaboration with teaching staff, ongoing assessment, and alignment with Bayview’s mission, philosophy, and strategic goals.
Intergenerational Engagement & Community Relationships Lead and support meaningful intergenerational experiences that connect children, residents, staff, and families.
Foster resident participation through planned and spontaneous activities and one-to-one or small-group interactions while maintaining strong communication with families and Bayview departments.
Staff Leadership & Professional Development Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop qualified staff and volunteers in compliance with state requirements.
Provide coaching, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development, while staying current with best practices in early childhood and intergenerational care.
Operations, Compliance & Administration Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient center operations by overseeing licensing compliance, health and safety standards, budgeting, purchasing, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Conduct regular inspections, manage financial performance, maintain accurate records, and lead program assessments and reporting initiatives.