Director of Childcare

JOB TITLE:
Director of Childcare

DEPARTMENT:
Childcare

REPORTS TO:
Chief Operating Officer

SCHEDULE:
On-Site Flex-Schedule

SALARY: $80,000 - $90,000 + DOE. Exempt

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Intergenerational Childcare Center Director leads the successful operation of Bayview’s Intergenerational Childcare Center, overseeing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for children ages three months to five years. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects of the center while ensuring full compliance with Washington State childcare licensing requirements and all applicable regulations.

The Director provides 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. A key focus of the role is integrating Bayview’s mission and philosophy into daily operations and strengthening intergenerational connections between children, residents, and staff.

Responsibilities include program development, staff hiring and supervision, budget management, parent and staff communication, safety oversight, recordkeeping, and continuous program assessment and improvement. This position requires a confident, results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and who motivates, trains, and engages others through clear direction, collaboration, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide overall leadership for the Intergenerational Childcare Center by planning, implementing, and evaluating 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 planned and spontaneous activities and one-to-one or small-group interactions while maintaining 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, while staying current with best practices in early childhood and intergenerational care.

Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient center operations by overseeing licensing compliance, health and safety standards, budgeting, purchasing, recordkeeping, and reporting. Conduct regular inspections, manage financial performance, maintain accurate records, and lead program assessments and reporting initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skill

• B.A. degree in general education or early childhood education.
• At least 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses.
• Some college level course work in administration, business and/or management.
• At least five years' experience in professional childcare center, with minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate programs for all participants and their 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

Your Benefits:

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement…