Kiddie Academy of Bellevue has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized, experienced and inspiring professional to join us as Center Director. This position allows you to lead a team of qualified teachers and administrative staff in providing the best learning and development experience for children and their families. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your ECE experience with business management skills to influence the operations of the Academy. If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.
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.
Who we are: 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, Seattle Queen Anne, and Seattle Greenwood. Our programs have a stellar reputation in the community for providing the highest quality care through our Life Essentials® and Character Essentials ® curriculum.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Center Director, 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, enrollment and academy operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience in managing large (>100 capacity) center-based programs in a Center Director 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 childcare centers and a great understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Must have at least an AA degree in childcare or management, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Action oriented, organized, strategic thinker, focused on getting the right things done

Please refer the Job description for details