Early Childhood Education Leaders - Director | Program Supervisor | Assistant Director

Kiddie Academy • Kirkland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiddie Academy has exciting growth-focused opportunities for great ECE leaders. We are always hiring great ECE leaders, and if you’re a motivated, upbeat management professional in the Early Childhood Education field and think you'll fit well with us, apply now to join and put yourself in a position to grow with us. Our team fuels our growth and we're always looking for strong passionate seasoned ECE Leaders to support our growth in the Greater Seattle area. We have an awesome work culture, and if you’re the right candidate, you’ll fit right in. We offer growth-oriented, challenging and rewarding career opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are committed, flexible and creative in our talent growth strategy. Come get to know us and we will find an opportunity to work together, now or in future. We are a franchise group (KAGS) of locally owned early childhood education academies in the Greater Seattle area. Our group owns and operates the Kiddie Academy locations in Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Kenmore and Seattle.

As a Center Director, you will be part of the management team responsible for providing leadership support to our locations. This includes leading academy operations, program oversight, team development, family relations, marketing, and enrollment building. You may also lead efforts to support opening of new locations in the Greater Seattle region by building a team, working with DCYF licensing, planning and equipping the new school, and supporting marketing and enrollment strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of full time experience in managing center-based programs in a 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

Responsibilities

• Leading academy operations
• Program oversight
• Team development
• Family relations
• Marketing
• Enrollment building
• Support opening of new locations in the Greater Seattle region by building a team, working with DCYF licensing, planning and equipping the new school, and supporting marketing and enrollment strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Great medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time off and Paid federal holidays
• Company paid Professional development program
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree