Regional Director – Childcare Operations

Scion Staffing; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Growth potential in leadership

Collaborative leadership environment

Job summary

Scion Staffing is seeking a Regional Director for Childcare Operations in Seattle. This leadership role requires strategic oversight of multiple childcare locations, focusing on enrollment growth and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multi-site management and strong leadership skills.

The position offers competitive compensation in the range of $130,000-$135,000, hybrid work options, and the chance to impact future organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive multi-site leadership experience in childcare or related environments.
• Strong operational leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experience overseeing multiple locations or regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple childcare locations.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Center Directors and teams.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and operational standards.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Operational performance management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Childcare management systems

Staffing systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Regional Director – Childcare Operations

This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing operations across multiple childcare and early education academy locations throughout the Seattle region. The Regional Director will serve as a strategic and hands‑on operational leader focused on enrollment growth, staffing optimization, licensing compliance, team development, and overall site performance. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and Center Directors to drive operational consistency, employee engagement, and exceptional family experiences across all locations.

Perks

• Competitive salary anticipated in the $130,000-$135,000 range+ DOE
• Hybrid and field-based flexibility with autonomy across regional locations
• Opportunity to join a growing and expanding organization with long-term leadership potential
• Collaborative and mission-driven leadership environment
• High-impact role supporting early childhood education and community development
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy and future organizational growth

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple childcare and early education academy locations
• Lead, coach, and mentor Center Directors and regional operational teams
• Monitor and improve enrollment, staffing, retention, compliance, and operational performance metrics
• Ensure licensing compliance and adherence to all operational and regulatory standards
• Partner with leadership on strategic growth initiatives and operational best practices
• Support hiring, training, employee engagement, and performance development efforts
• Conduct regular site visits and operational assessments across academy locations
• Analyze reporting, budgeting, and operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive multi-site leadership experience within childcare, preschool, education, franchise, healthcare, retail, or service-based environments
• Strong operational leadership and people management experience
• Experience overseeing multiple locations, managers, or regional teams
• Proven success driving operational performance, staffing, enrollment, and compliance initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Greater Seattle market
• Experience with childcare management systems, staffing systems, enrollment systems, or operational reporting tools preferred

Compensation and Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive anticipated salary range of approximately $130,000-$135,000 DOE, along with the opportunity to join a growing organization with long-term leadership potential. Additional benefits and organizational offerings will be discussed during the interview process.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.