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Daycare Center Director

Harwell School Beaverton
Beaverton, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

Do you love working with young children and have proven success as a leader in this field? Want to work for a local daycare company with strong ties in the community? Harwell is currently hiring for an experienced center director to join our community of teachers and families!

We are looking for a director with previous teaching, leadership and management experience in the certified daycare industry. This role would be in charge of a center with 6 classrooms and anywhere from 60-100 students. Main ages will be infants through Pre-K and candidates must have knowledge of all these ages.

Our ideal candidate would be a pillar of stability, professionalism, and leadership. The company culture is a play based model that offers flexible and attentive care, with staff that are warm, positive and communicative with families. Our director needs to be a mirror of all these attributes along with reliability and problem solving each day. Director must be passionate about providing excellent care and early education to our students. In addition this person would be committed to creating lasting relationships with families and staff!

This Director would work alongside our teachers to connect with families, implement age appropriate curriculum with provided materials, ensure that developmentally appropriate practices are upheld, train and oversee staff, and ensure the school stays in compliance with office of childcare regulations. Duties will also include interviewing staff, potential client tours, onboarding new clients and communicating with parents respectfully and professionally. Positivity, enthusiasm and multi tasking are a must!

You will collaborate with an experienced owner and admin team to be successful in your role. We have many tools that we use for success including parent apps, scheduling apps, useful templates and open communication with your admin team! Position is Monday-Friday with major holidays off. We offer salary based on experience, supplemental health benefits, co-pay reimbursement, 401k, vacation pay and opportunities to grow within our company.

Qualifications:

*2 years of director experience at a daycare center with multiple classrooms
*Proficient in technology and computer uses
*Active in the Office of Childcare Criminal Background Registry
*Must have full safety Set classes and child development classes

*Reliable and punctual
*Professional on a personal, verbal and written level
*Flexible and able to think on their feet
*Great communication skills
*Positive attitude

*Competitive salary based on Experience*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Experience:

  • Director: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Criminal Background Check through ELD (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000

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