Director, Preschool ​/ Daycare, Education ​/ Teaching

Seattle Early Learning Center (West Seattle 98116).

Seattle Early Learning Center is a family of WA state DCYF licensed preschools. We are locally owned and operated, where owners are onsite on a daily basis.

We are hiring an experienced Supervisor or Director, based on your qualification and experience, for our licensed Preschool in West Seattle. You must have a minimum of 47 ECE credits and a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Director or Supervisor at a licensed Preschool in WA state. Spanish language as an addition is encouraged.

The job entails managing a Preschool, where the Supervisor (Director) will communicate and coordinate daily operations with the Area Manager or CEO. The work is not remote. Our preschool is open between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm. The Preschool has around 60 kids.

The preschool is well established and fully staffed. The position is a full‑time job; however, pending on qualifications and experience, we can discuss other working hours. The person must be there when the preschool opens and when it closes.

• 47 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, or a completed Bachelor ECE degree registered with MERIT.
• Minimum three years of licensed preschool work.
• Merit account and portable background check.
• DCYF certificates & orientation.
• WA state approved first-aid and CPR for children and adults.
• TB test by the Mantoux method.
• Food handler card.
• HIV/AIDS/Blood‑borne pathogen training certification.
• MMR vaccine.

• Oversee preschool operations including quality assurance and facility operations.
• Comply with state childcare licensing regulations.
• Follow SELC policies and procedures and communicate them to staff and parents.
• Support all aspects of the center to ensure quality performance standards and program practices.
• Maintain preschool records.
• Develop strong relationships with families.
• Provide training and support to staff, focusing on early childhood education and developmental needs, and cover for a teacher, aide or cook as needed.
• All additional requirements and responsibilities will be discussed during job interviews based on qualifications and experience.

• Supervisor: 3 years (Required).

• Spanish (Preferred).

• Seattle, WA 98116 (Required).

In person.

$58,000 - $80,000 per year.

Full‑time.

• Competitive salaries, DOE (depending on experience and education).
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation and sick time. We are also closed during many federal holidays, giving staff additional breaks.
• Entire Christmas week and New Year’s Eve paid holiday for employees who have been with us more than 90 days.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 75% covered for full‑time employees.
• Matching 401(k) for qualified employees.
• Training reimbursement during employment.
• Discount off tuition for full‑time employees’ own children.
• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.