Center Director (Birth - 5) (Healthcare)
Title: Center Director (Birth - 5)
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to:Operations Center Director
Supervises:Center Staff
Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) seeks an experienced, engaging, and dedicated Center Director to join our educational community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Center Director. This position is based in Vancouver, WA.
Who is SELF?Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) is a nonprofit organization founded in response to the question, How can we work to improve opportunities for our communitys children? This question is at the heart of the work that we do.
SELF Mission:Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) convenes and mobilizes partners and stakeholders throughout Southwest Washington to promote community awareness and advocacy for early learning, kindergarten readiness and school success for all children.
We work in partnership with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to staff and facilitate numerous childcare centers in the southwest Washington area. Our programs are designed to support children at ages ranging from birth, to preschool, to school age. We have program types to support children of all backgrounds and needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a community that helps our mission by helping each other.
To learn more about SELF, we invite you to visit our website: www.SELFwa.org
General Description of Position:
The Center Director is responsible for providing leadership and the successful delivery of program services within a Child Care Center. The Center Director oversees the daily operations of the Center and will create and maintain an environment that is developmentally appropriate for children and utilizes the most effective methods to engage children and families. Through the establishment of a trusting and respectful collaboration, Center Directors will support teachers in their own professional development, through a process of observation, coaching, training, modeling, communication, goal setting, and plans for implementation as they build on their existing knowledge and develop new skills in supporting quality early childhood practice. The Center Director works in partnership with ESD 112 to ensure compliance with the Washington Administrative Code and state licensing and that programmatic needs are being met.
What could you bring to SELF?
Energetic, and mission-focused with a passion for early childhood development, learning, and fun!Professional and positive disposition that demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity and reliability.Passionate about supporting the growth and development of children through child-lead pedogogy.Collaborative, positive, and team oriented.Proactive in actively contributing to the learning and work environment and demonstrating the ability to handle multiple priorities and emergent program needs.Appreciation for and commitment to supporting children and families with diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.Interest in professional development and growth.
What could SELF offer you?
A competitive compensation package with an hourly position range. This position is eligible for overtime.Medical, Dental and VisionA 401(k)-retirement savings plan with up to 2.5% employer match.Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid holidaysLife Insurance- $10,000.The general work schedule is Monday through Friday business hours, with some work hour flexibility as needed.Availability is requested occasionally for paid in-service meetings or professional development events, or other work needs.Discounted childcare for preschool.Employee Assistance Program.Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas employee store.A collaborative, mission-focused organizational culture with continuous professional development opportunities.An opportunity to make a difference in our community!
