Child Care Director

Child Care Director Zen Kids Care LLC Everett, WA Job Details Full-time $27 - $31 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Childcare Referral program Qualifications Early childhood education center experience CPR Certification Customer relationship building Operations management Food hygiene Staff scheduling First aid Mid-level Team development First Aid Certification Safe environment creation Leadership 2 years Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Staffing management Food Handler Certification Stakeholder relationship building Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Job Overview Lead a team you'll actually love working with. We're hiring a relationship-driven, highly organized Center Director to guide our fun, passionate team in Everett into its next phase of growth. This role is about more than operations—it's about people. The right leader knows exceptional childcare is built on empathy, trust, and strong communication. If you're ready to lead, build real connections, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Build genuine, lasting relationships with current and prospective families Create an experience that keeps families engaged, supported, and coming back Lead, coach, and motivate staff while fostering a positive, high-performing culture Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment every day Keep operations running smoothly—staffing, scheduling, and solving problems as they arise Set the tone for clear communication, professionalism, and follow-through

Benefits:

FREE CHILDCARE

— because we believe supporting our team starts with supporting their families. Additional benefits shared during the hiring process Requirement 2+ years of experience in an early childhood setting 1+ year in a leadership role (Director, Assistant Director, or similar) State certification (47 ECE credits) Strong knowledge of Washington State licensing (WACs) A team-first mindset with strong relationship-building skills All preservice requirements up to date (PBC clearance, First Aid/CPR, BBP, TB test, MMR, food handler's permit, CCB, safe sleep, etc.)

Pay:

$27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person