Childcare Center Director

Base Pay Range

$41,600.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr

Gig Harbor, WA

Cottesmore Childcare Centers is searching for a Center Director who wants to make a difference in the lives of the children and families they serve. The Child Care Center Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the child care program. This position ensures compliance with licensing regulations, maintains high-quality educational and care standards, and fosters a positive, professional work environment for staff and families.

• Post Job openings, interview, check portable background clearances for all applicants, hire and dismiss instructional staff. Promote and maintain an active staff.
• Ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of records kept on children’s learning, behavior, injuries, illnesses, as well as communication with parents and caregivers. Work with the staff to plan an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Work with the Executive Director to plan staff training and completion of WAC requirements.
• Be present on the premises for the majority of the hours (5 days a week) that care is provided, and designate a person to be in charge who meets the qualifications of a Lead Teacher when not present.
• Keep the Executive Director and the Cottesmore Board informed of all operational successes and issues promptly. Work with the Board to create solutions to challenges, as well as look for opportunities for continuous improvement of operations.
• Create staff schedules, review staff timesheets, and complete corrections for the bookkeeper.
• Handle enrollment paperwork, give center tours, and communicate with interested families via different outreach websites.
• Complete 10 clock hours or one college credit of continuing education yearly after the initial training. Five of the ten hours must be in program management and administration for the first two years. Each additional year, three of the ten hours required must be program management and administration.

• 25 years of age or older
• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• A combination of infant, toddler, or preschool teaching experience
• Minimum 2 years of leadership/management experience
• Strong knowledge in and ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with families and staff
• Capacity to understand and manage the center's financial duties
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to maintain accurate records, reports, and communication.

• State Mandated Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (8 - eligible after 90 days), and Vacation hours after 1 year

Director

Full-time

Education and Training