Center Director

Seattle, Washington, United States | Full-time

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Make a difference in a child's life - and your own.

Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Greenwood, our newest Kiddie Academy in the region is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced and inspiring professional to join us as Center Director. If you are passionate about early childhood development and relish developing a fun-loving team committed to shaping young lives, then you will find yourself at home at Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Greenwood.

We are Kiddie Academy (KAGS Group). A group of locally owned educational childcare centers in the Greater Seattle area. KAGS Group academies are located at Bellevue, Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Mill Creek, and Seattle. 

Position Overview:

You will be part of the management team responsible for managing the overall program including human resource development, staff scheduling, program planning, program implementation and evaluation; student assessments, family relations, marketing, enrollments and academy operations.

Position Requirements:

·        Minimum two (2) years of full time experience in managing center-based programs in an Assistant Director, 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

Kiddie Academy Seattle is an equal opportunity employer with good work environment, great pay and Excellent Benefits to full-time employees, including the following:       

  • Pay range: $60K - 90K, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (with no lengthy wait period), paid holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility varies based on full-time/part-time status.
  • Additional offerings include generous childcare discounts (subject to availability and conditions), performance bonuses for full-time employees, and company-paid training and professional development.
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities are available for teaching and support roles across all KAGS locations.

About Kiddie Academy of Seattle:

Kiddie Academy® is a leader in educationally focused child cares for more than 30 years. Kiddie Academy redefined childcare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand.

Specialties: child care services, childcare, nursery school, early education, day care learning centers, pre-kindergarten, academic preschool, age and developmentally appropriate curriculum, summer camp, after school care, infant and toddler care.