Preschool Director

ElevatEd•Bellevue, WA

1d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC), located on the campus of Temple Bnai Torah in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking an experienced and visionary Preschool Director to lead our next chapter of growth. This is an opportunity for a collaborative leader who loves both children and systems, someone who can build an outstanding educator experience, strengthen enrollment, and ensure every child and family feels the warmth of our Jewish community. You'll inherit a strong operational team, including an experienced Assistant Director and Office Manager, allowing you to focus on leadership, culture, staff development, and strategic growth. Our center serves children from six weeks through Pre-K in a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment where curiosity, creativity, relationships, and joyful Jewish learning come together. We welcome families of every background and believe Jewish early childhood education should be meaningful, accessible, and engaging for Jewish and non-Jewish families alike. Our goal is simple: children leave our program confident, curious, kind, and excited to learn.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
Meets Washington State Director qualifications
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing educators

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Jewish early childhood experience
Reggio Emilia-inspired experience
Marketing or enrollment leadership experience
Experience partnering with boards, clergy, or nonprofit leadership

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, coach, and retain a high-performing team of educators.
Create a culture of warmth, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback.
Support educators through mentorship, professional development, and individualized coaching.
Empower teachers to solve problems while providing the guidance and structure they need to succeed.
Develop clear expectations, timelines, and accountability across the school.
Ensure curriculum, holiday programming, and classroom resources are planned well in advance.
Balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic planning.
Maintain compliance with Washington licensing requirements and all required documentation.
Partner with clergy, staff, parents, and lay leadership to strengthen enrollment.
Develop and execute marketing and community outreach strategies.
Meet with prospective families and build lasting relationships with current families.
Support enrollment goals through exceptional family experiences and strong community partnerships.
Lead implementation of a Reggio Emilia-inspired program.
Ensure Jewish learning is joyful, authentic, and accessible for every family.
Support teachers in delivering engaging holiday celebrations, classroom experiences, and Jewish curriculum.
Continue participation in the ElevatEd Seattle cohort and ongoing professional learning.
Manage the annual operating budget.
Partner with Temple leadership on strategic planning.
Collaborate closely with facilities to maintain a safe, welcoming campus.
Support the Parent Teacher Organization.