Top 13 Preschool director Jobs in Seattle Wa

Deputy Director – Preschool Operations & Compliance
My World Mandarin Nature School —Seattle, WA
- $34 - $42 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Early Learning Center Site Director
ReWA —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Learning Center Site Director
ReWA —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director
Guidepost Montessori —Seattle, WA
- School experience
- Preschool
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director
ElevatEd —Bellevue, WA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Child Care Assistant Director
Bright Horizons —Redmond, WA
- $80,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Early Learning Center Site Director
HR Annie Consulting —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Center Director
KinderCare Education —Bellevue, WA
- $56,250 - $102,250 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Child Care Center Director
Safari Kid Millcreek-Bothell —Bothell, WA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Child Care Director
Treetop Village —Bremerton, WA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Assistant Director
KinderCare Education —Bellevue, WA
- $23.55 - $27.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director/ Toddler Lead - Child Care Center
Discovery Village Academy —Gig Harbor, WA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Deputy Director – Preschool Operations & Compliance

My World Mandarin Nature School
Seattle, WA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$34 - $42 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Operations management
Team development
Classroom experience
Teaching experience with young children
Workforce management
Associate's degree
Classroom Teaching

Full Job Description

About Us

My World Mandarin Nature School is a distinctive early childhood program built around Mandarin immersion, outdoor education, child-led learning, and a deep respect for how children naturally develop.

For more than a decade, we have created engaging learning environments where children develop confidence, independence, strong relationships, and meaningful Mandarin-language skills. Our Seattle preschool is the licensed flagship of a well-established educational program.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced early childhood professional to serve as Deputy Director of our Seattle preschool. This position may be structured as either full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s experience, availability, and the scope of responsibilities.

A part-time Deputy Director would work approximately 20–25 hours per week, focusing on DCYF-qualified onsite leadership, licensing compliance, staff coaching, and program quality.

A full-time Deputy Director would assume broader responsibility for daily preschool operations, staff development, family support, classroom coverage, and organization-wide program quality.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining daily operations, licensing compliance, staff support, family communication, and classroom involvement. The Deputy Director will work closely with the School Director and Mandarin instructional team to maintain a safe, organized, consistent, and high-quality program.

Mandarin is welcomed but not required. The Deputy Director will not be expected to lead Mandarin instruction but must respect and actively support our established language-immersion, nature-based, and child-centered model.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations and Licensing

Support the safe and effective daily operation of the preschool.
Help maintain ongoing compliance with Washington DCYF licensing requirements.
Maintain required records, staff files, documentation, and operational procedures.
Coordinate classroom staffing, scheduling, coverage, and daily transitions.
Monitor health, safety, attendance, emergency-preparedness, and supervision systems.
Help prepare for licensing visits and respond promptly to compliance needs.
Serve in the qualifying DCYF leadership role assigned to the position.

Staff Leadership and Development

Provide practical guidance, coaching, and support to teachers and assistants.
Help establish clear and consistent expectations across the instructional team.
Model calm, respectful, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children.
Support staff onboarding, training, evaluation, and professional development.
Address classroom and operational concerns thoughtfully and promptly.
Collaborate with Mandarin instructional leaders while respecting their language and curriculum expertise.

Classroom and Family Support

Work directly with preschool-aged children and provide classroom coverage as needed.
Build positive, professional relationships with children and families.
Support children’s social-emotional development through respectful guidance.
Assist with family communication and help resolve concerns constructively.
Observe classroom practices and support consistency with the school’s philosophy.
Participate actively in both indoor and outdoor programming.

Required Qualifications

At least 18 years old.
Currently meets Washington DCYF hiring qualifications for a child care center Program Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director.
Able to provide verification of applicable qualifications through the MERIT Workforce Registry.
Relevant early childhood education coursework or credential.
Qualifying teaching, administrative, or management experience required for the applicable DCYF role.
Experience working directly with preschool-aged children.
Strong organizational, communication, and staff-support skills.
Comfortable providing hands-on classroom support when needed.
Able to meet all applicable background-check, health, safety, and training requirements.
Willingness to understand and support the school’s established Mandarin-immersion and nature-based philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field.
Washington ECE State Certificate or a DCYF-approved equivalent.
Previous experience as a Program Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director in a licensed Washington child care center.
Experience with licensing compliance and daily center operations.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching early childhood educators.
Familiarity with nature-based, play-based, child-led, or language-immersion education.
Mandarin-language ability is a plus but is not required.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employer-funded retirement benefits
Professional-development assistance
Employee tuition discount

Application Question

Because this position must satisfy a Washington licensing requirement, applicants should answer the following question when applying:

Does your current MERIT Staff Qualifications record confirm that you meet the hiring qualifications for a child care center Program Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director?

Applicants selected for consideration will be asked to provide confirmation from their MERIT record.

Equal Employment Opportunity

My World Education, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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