Early Learning Center Assistant Director

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Full-time Regular Beacon Hill ECE, Seattle, WA, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $34.00 Hourly

• Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA)
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Compensation: $28.00-$34.00 per hour
• Reports To:
  
  Early Learning Center Site Director
• Locations We are Hiring For:
  Work location options include our Beacon Hill location (Chinese-speaking preferred) or our Lake City location (Spanish-speaking preferred), both in Seattle.

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized multiethnic nonprofit organization that provides award-winning services to refugee and immigrant women and their families throughout King and Snohomish Counties.

ReWA promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The organization advocates for social justice, equal access to services, and public policy change while respecting cultural values and the right to self-determination.

ReWA's clients come from more than 70 countries around the world, including Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Services are delivered in more than 50 languages and dialects and are designed to create lasting impact for individuals and families throughout the Puget Sound region.

ReWA is seeking an Assistant Director support the delivery of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive early learning program. Working closely with the Early Childhood Education Program Director, this position helps ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, family engagement, enrollment support, and effective program operations.

The Assistant Director serves as a key resource for teachers, families, volunteers, and staff while supporting classroom quality, child enrollment, attendance tracking, reporting, and program administration.

Program Operations & Data Management

• Assist staff with the technical aspects of computer-based assessments and tracking tools, including:
  Teaching Strategies GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), MERIT, and Learning Stories
• Compile program data and assist with required reports.
• Participate in scheduling for program planning time and unanticipated staffing needs.
• Generate invoices and support program administrative functions.
• Manage DSHS and City Subsidy monthly invoicing processes.
• Maintain communication with families regarding voucher timelines and benefit renewal requirements.

Enrollment & Family Support

• Support child enrollment processes, including entering student information into databases and maintaining records.
• Assist families with school transfers and related enrollment needs.
• Monitor daily attendance and track reasons for absences.
• Collaborate with teachers to support families when extended or recurring absences occur.
• Build positive relationships with families and help create meaningful family engagement opportunities in partnership with teaching staff.

Classroom Quality & Staff Support

• Conduct monthly classroom observations.
• Facilitate reflective practice discussions with teachers and the Program Director.
• Provide support to parents, staff, and volunteers in collaboration with the Early Childhood Education Director.
• Support maintenance of classroom ratios in accordance with licensing requirements and step into classrooms when needed.
• Promote professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality programming.
• Attend agency and program meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

Compliance & Record Management

• Conduct routine reviews of children's and staff files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Help maintain program records and documentation.
• Support compliance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and program standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Education Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while managing…