Kenmore - Assistant Director

Do you want to be part of a program that prepares children for school and for life? Are you a motivated, upbeat management professional in the Early Childhood Education field? We have a perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for an excellent Assistant Director to assist with operations of Kiddie Academy Kenmore, WA, at our brand new high-quality early childhood education program.

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 or similar management role.
• 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 Kenmore is an equal opportunity employer with good work environment, great pay and Excellent Benefits to full-time employees, including the following:

• Great salary
• Great medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Up to Three (3) Weeks paid time off
• Eight (8) Paid federal holidays
• Company paid Professional development support including paid training and professional subscriptions
• Fantastic growth opportunities within the company and at our other Kiddie Academy of Greater Seattle locations

An ideal candidate must have:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in child care management.
• A strong knowledge of WA WACs, and a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice
• At least an AA degree in child care or management, or related field and be current in all STARS training.

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.

Kiddie Academy of Kenmore is conveniently located. Our academy offers programs from Infants to Pre-Kindergarten as well as After-School programs for Elementary School Students. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM until 6:30 PM

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.