Assistant Child Care Director - Center Ops & Curriculum

Vision House; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Pay premium

Hiring Bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vision House in Shoreline, WA seeks an Assistant Child Care Director to support administration of the childcare program, plan activities, ensure health and safety protocols, and supervise staff. In the director's absence, this role assumes full operational responsibility for the center.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning aligned with state standards, staff training, enrollment processes, budget support, and parent communications, with a focus on faith-based values and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field required; an Associate’s degree will be considered with additional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of qualifying professional experience working with young children, preferably in a childcare setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with proven management and supervisory experience.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse children and families.
• Proficiency with childcare management software such as Brightwheel for enrollment and billing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall administration, planning, and enrollment processes for the childcare program.
• Help plan and implement curriculum activities and programs that meet state standards and promote community and family involvement.
• Support implementation of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education, fostering cultural respect and teaching children about Jesus.
• Lead in curriculum development and guide staff in implementing classroom curricula in collaboration with the Director.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring process for new staff.
• Provide staff orientation and ongoing in-service training on program policies and expectations.
• Assist with scheduling regular staff meetings and developing work schedules for childcare staff.
• Collaborate with the Director to observe, evaluate, train, and review staff performance.
• Assume full responsibility for day-to-day operation of the center in the absence of the Child Care Director.
• Support the Director in managing the center’s budget, monitoring expenses, and ensuring resource allocation aligns with program needs.
• Coordinate parent communication strategies, including organizing parent meetings and addressing concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Adaptability

Religious faith alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Associate’s degree with experience

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

Vision House in Shoreline, WA seeks an Assistant Child Care Director to support administration of the childcare program, plan activities, ensure health and safety protocols, and supervise staff. In the director's absence, this role assumes full operational responsibility for the center.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning aligned with state standards, staff training, enrollment processes, budget support, and parent communications, with a focus on faith-based values and community