Top 28 Child care center director Jobs in Gresham, Or

Child Care Center Director
Lewis & Clark Childcare Center —Washougal, WA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Director - Child Development Center
YMCA of Columbia Willamette —Portland, OR
- $25.50 - $27.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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EHS Lead Teacher
SELF - Support for Early Learning & Families —Vancouver, WA
- $25.28 - $27.76 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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ECEAP Lead Teacher
SELF - Support for Early Learning & Families —Vancouver, WA
- $23.63 - $26.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Early Childhood Director
Building Blocks Early Learning Center —Wilsonville, OR
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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12d
ECEAP Lead Teacher - Battle Ground
SELF - Support for Early Learning & Families —Battle Ground, WA
- $23.63 - $26.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Mentor Teacher - Infant Classroom
Portland Community College —Portland, OR
- $27.85 - $28.68 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Serving
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
1d
Education Services Supervisor
Morrison Child and Family Services —Portland, OR
- $28.39 - $34.22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Preschool Teacher
Future Pathways Academy —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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Site Director at Russell Elementary
KinderCare Education —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Child Care Center Assistant
Wee Care Day Care- 28th Center —Clark County, WA
- $18.50 - $22.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Child Care Center Lead Teacher
Wee Care Day Care and Preschool- St Johns Center —Vancouver, WA
- $20.75 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Shelter Case Manager
Clackamas Women's Services —Oregon City, OR
- $0 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Children
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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After School Teacher
Friendly House Inc —Portland, OR
- $22.50 - $23.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Infant Lead Teacher
Wee Care Day Care and Preschool - Devine Center —Vancouver, WA
- $20.75 - $26.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Site Director at Cedaroak Park Primary School
KinderCare Education —West Linn, OR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Extended Day Teacher - Grades 1 - 5
Catlin Gabel School —Portland, OR
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Opportunities for advancement
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8d
Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool —Portland, OR
- $18.12 - $21.93 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- English
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Wobbler / Toddler Teachers
Vermont Hills Family Life Center —Portland, OR
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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7d
Day Care Lead Teacher
Southwest Learning Centers —Vancouver, WA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Child Care Center Director

Lewis & Clark Childcare Center
Washougal, WA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Admissions and enrollment management

Full Job Description

Child Care Center Director

Lewis & Clark Child Care | Washougal, WA

Lead a Team. Build a Culture. Change Children's Lives.

At Lewis & Clark Child Care, we believe exceptional child care changes families, communities, and future generations.

Our mission is simple:

We deliver trusted child care that inspires creativity and builds strong learning foundations.

Our vision is to empower children to thrive in their families, schools, and beyond through the collaboration of passionate, professionally trained early childhood educators.

We're looking for a leader who believes people are the greatest asset of any organization. Someone who loves developing teams, creating accountability, solving problems, and building systems that allow both children and staff to thrive.

This is more than managing a child care center—it's an opportunity to build something extraordinary.

About the Role

As Center Director, you'll oversee every aspect of our licensed child care center while creating a culture built on trust, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

You'll lead teachers, mentor future leaders, partner with families, and ensure every child receives exceptional care in a safe, engaging learning environment. You'll work closely with ownership to strengthen operations, develop people, and continually elevate the quality of our program.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of educators. Foster a positive, accountable culture built on teamwork, professionalism, and respect. Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain exceptional staff. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and professional development planning. Address challenges proactively while recognizing and celebrating team successes.

Operations

Oversee all day-to-day center operations. Ensure full compliance with Washington State DCYF licensing requirements. Maintain outstanding health, safety, and risk management standards. Manage enrollment, staffing schedules, classroom ratios, and center performance. Maintain accurate records, licensing documentation, attendance, incident reports, and administrative systems.

Educational Excellence

Support engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters creativity, confidence, and curiosity. Lead a culture of continuous quality improvement aligned with Washington's Early Achievers framework and early childhood best practices. Coach and mentor teachers to continually strengthen classroom quality, instructional practices, and child outcomes. Monitor classroom environments to ensure children receive exceptional care and meaningful learning experiences.

Family Experience

Build trusting relationships with families through open, professional communication. Partner with parents to support each child's unique developmental needs. Address parent concerns promptly, professionally, and compassionately. Create an environment where every family feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

Business Leadership

Manage budgets and labor efficiently while maintaining exceptional program quality. Monitor enrollment and occupancy goals. Improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency. Use data, reporting, and measurable goals to drive continual improvement. Participate in strategic planning to support the long-term success of the organization.

Our Core Values

We don't simply display these values—we hire, coach, and lead by them every day.

Trust First

We build trust with families, children, and one another through reliability, transparency, and consistency.

Creative Thinking Every Day

We encourage creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement in our classrooms and throughout our organization.

Foundations Matter

Strong early learning experiences create confident, capable learners who are prepared for lifelong success.

Elevate Through Excellence

We pursue excellence through professionalism, accountability, continuous learning, and intentional leadership.

Teamwork Is Our Superpower

We believe the best results come from collaboration, mutual respect, and shared purpose.

Qualifications

Qualified to serve as a Washington State Child Care Center Director (or able to meet Director qualifications). Experience leading a licensed child care center or early learning program. Passion for early childhood education and child development. Proven leadership experience developing and coaching high-performing teams. Knowledge of Washington State licensing regulations and compliance standards. Familiarity with Washington Early Achievers or other Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing budgets, staffing, enrollment, and operational performance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Brightwheel is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate:

Leads with integrity and humility. Builds trust quickly. Creates systems instead of solving the same problems repeatedly. Coaches people to become better leaders. Embraces accountability while supporting their team. Is calm under pressure and confident in decision-making. Continuously seeks opportunities to improve. Takes ownership and treats the center as if it were their own.

Why Lewis & Clark Child Care?

We're building more than a child care center—we're building one of Southwest Washington's premier early learning organizations.

Our team is committed to investing in people, developing leaders, embracing innovation, and continually raising the standard for early childhood education. We believe that when our team members grow, our children, families, and community benefit.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership truly matters and where you can make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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child care center director jobs in gresham, or

Child Care Center Director

Director - Child Development Center

EHS Lead Teacher

ECEAP Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Director

ECEAP Lead Teacher - Battle Ground

Mentor Teacher - Infant Classroom

Education Services Supervisor

Preschool Teacher

Site Director at Russell Elementary

Child Care Center Assistant

Child Care Center Lead Teacher

Shelter Case Manager

After School Teacher

Infant Lead Teacher

Site Director at Cedaroak Park Primary School

Extended Day Teacher - Grades 1 - 5

Preschool Teacher

Wobbler / Toddler Teachers

Day Care Lead Teacher

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