Executive Director: School-Age & SEL Leader

Green Lake School Age Child Care Program; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus up to 7%

Two weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays annually

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan with up to 3%"

Professional development funds

Job summary

Green Lake School Age Child Care Program (GLSA) seeks an Executive Director to lead operations, program quality, and financial health for a social-emotional learning-based before- and after-school program in Seattle.

The ideal candidate combines nonprofit leadership with child development expertise, manages budgets, and fosters strong family partnerships. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Board with occasional evening/weekend hours. Applications due Oct 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Meets Washington State child care center Director qualifications under WAC 110-300-0100(3)(a) and other admin experience.
• Experience managing organizational budgets, financial reporting, and day-to-day business operations.
• Experience hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff, including documented performance management.
• Experience building program-wide strategy and managing through change and ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with a Board of Directors, families, staff, and partners.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead GLSA's overall operations, administration, and program quality in compliance with regulations and licensing.
• Plan curriculum with the team and ensure high-quality before- and after-school and summer programming.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff using SEL best practices and a cohesive philosophy of care.
• Maintain communications with staff, families, and the Board for an engaged community.
• Develop partnerships with schools and community organizations to support the program.
• Grow enrollment and represent GLSA in community and professional activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Staff management

Strategic planning

Communication

Evening/weekend hours and travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft 365

Job description

Green Lake School Age Child Care Program (GLSA) seeks an Executive Director to lead operations, program quality, and financial health for a social-emotional learning-based before- and after-school program in Seattle.

The ideal candidate combines nonprofit leadership with child development expertise, manages budgets, and fosters strong family partnerships. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Board with occasional evening/weekend hours. Applications due Oct 16, 2026.