Executive Director, Community Childcare & Education

LASER Childcare; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid holidays and personal leave

Professional development stipend

Employee childcare discount

Optional retirement and insurance

Job summary

LASER Childcare in Northeast Seattle seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a nonprofit serving children and families. You will partner with the Board to set priorities, guide programs, oversee budgets, and develop staff.

This role emphasizes inclusive programming, licensing compliance, and strong community partnerships with Seattle Public Schools and local organizations. Ready to lead a dedicated team and advance education and childcare in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, education, early childhood education, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of supervisory and management experience in childcare, education, or youth nonprofit.
• Experience supervising 10+ staff with hiring, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Experience creating and managing operational budgets, P&L oversight, and financial controls.
• Knowledge of DCYF licensing requirements.
• Commitment to inclusive programming and anti-bias practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership, partnering with the Board.
• Guide organizational priorities and long-term growth.
• Oversee budgets, financial operations, and fiscal accountability.
• Hire, supervise, coach, and develop the leadership team and staff.
• Ensure licensing compliance, safety practices, and policies.
• Build strong relationships with schools, families, staff, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff management

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, education, or related field

DCYF licensing knowledge or Program Director requirements

Tools

DCYF licensing knowledge

Job description

LASER Childcare in Northeast Seattle seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a nonprofit serving children and families. You will partner with the Board to set priorities, guide programs, oversee budgets, and develop staff.

This role emphasizes inclusive programming, licensing compliance, and strong community partnerships with Seattle Public Schools and local organizations. Ready to lead a dedicated team and advance education and childcare in our community.