Director of Childcare

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$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Job Title: Director of Childcare
Department: Childcare
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Schedule: On‑Site Flex‑Schedule
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 + DOE;
Exempt

Bayview Seattle is a certified “Great Place to Work,” a Golden Winner of “Best in the PNW” for Senior Living in 2023 and 2025, and a Silver Winner in 2024.

• Lead the operation of Bayview’s Intergenerational Childcare Center, ensuring a high‑quality, developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3 months to 5 years, and maintaining full compliance with Washington State childcare licensing requirements and all applicable regulations.
• Provide strong, results‑driven leadership to staff and volunteers, fostering a safe, nurturing, and mentally stimulating environment for children and a collaborative, engaging workplace for employees.
• Integrate Bayview’s mission and philosophy into daily operations and strengthen intergenerational connections between children, residents, and staff.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs that meet Washington State licensing standards.
• Ensure curriculum quality through collaboration with teaching staff, ongoing assessment, and alignment with Bayview’s mission, philosophy, and strategic goals.

• Lead and support meaningful intergenerational experiences that connect children, residents, staff, and families.
• Foster resident participation through scheduled and spontaneous activities, maintain strong communication with families and Bayview departments.

• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop qualified staff and volunteers in compliance with state requirements.
• Provide coaching, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in early childhood and intergenerational care.

• Oversee licensing compliance, health and safety standards, budgeting, purchasing, record‑keeping, and reporting.
• Conduct regular inspections, manage financial performance, maintain accurate records, and lead program assessments and reporting initiatives.

• B.A. degree in general education or early childhood education.
• At least 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses.
• Some college‑level coursework in administration, business, or management.
• At least five years’ experience in a professional childcare center, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high‑quality, developmentally appropriate programs for all participants and families.
• Positive role model of the intergenerational childcare profession.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Results‑driven, innovative, and action‑oriented leadership style.
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.
• Calm, patient, and sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations.

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized ORCA Card – Annual pass
• Nearby secured parking (subsidized)
• Paid time off
• On‑site Daycare (not subsidized)
• Affordable on‑site Dining

Bayview is a certified Great Place to Work and an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.