Childcare Center Assistant Director - Bilingual Spanish/English

LEAD, INSPIRE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Are you a passionate and creative early childhood education leader who loves working with children, developing education curriculum activities, and building strong relationships with families? Do you have 2 years of Lead Teacher or Assistant Director experience and fluent in English and Spanish?

Hayes Financial Talent Group is identifying strong applicants to interview for Smarter Kids Spanish Immersion Childcare. Smarter Kids is seeking an experienced, bilingual Assistant Director to lead a new early childhood education center in West Seattle.

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a Spanish immersion childcare program where children develop confidence, creativity, social skills, and a love for learning in a nurturing, culturally enriching environment.

We're looking for more than an assistant. We want a hands-on, creative, energetic, relationship-driven leader who can inspire an exceptional team, deliver outstanding childcare experiences, and help our center thrive.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead an Exceptional Childcare Center

• Assist with overseeing and implementing daily center operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom activities.
• Create a safe, welcoming, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State DCYF childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Maintain effective systems for center administration, documentation, and operational performance.

Inspire and Develop The Team

• Assist with training, mentoring, and supervising teachers and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching, classroom observations, and performance feedback.
• Ensure staff maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training.

Champion Spanish Immersion Education

• Assist in leading the implementation of engaging, age-appropriate Spanish immersion learning experiences.
• Support teachers in integrating Spanish throughout daily classroom routines, play, music, and educational activities.
• Promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
• Maintain high educational standards and support continuous curriculum improvement.

Build Strong Family Relationships

• Develop trusting relationships with parents through exceptional communication and service.
• As needed, assist with conducting and supporting center tours, family orientations, and enrollment meetings.
• Address parent questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion.
• Promote family engagement, satisfaction, and long-term retention.

Help Our Center Grow

• Partner directly with the Director and ownership to achieve enrollment and operational goals.
• Support marketing, community outreach, and enrollment initiatives.
• Manage center resources, purchasing, and operational expenses responsibly.
• Help establish systems, programs, and a positive culture that support long-term success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered, applicants must have:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 2 years of childcare center assistant director or lead teacher leadership and management experience.
• Currently meet Washington State DCYF Center Director qualification requirements.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Experience supervising employees, managing schedules, and leading teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and maintain applicable certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Two or more years of childcare center director experience.
• Experience in a Spanish immersion or bilingual early childhood education program.
• Experience managing enrollment, parent relationships, and curriculum/activity development.
• Familiarity with Washington State DCYF MERIT and childcare management software.
• Experience helping open, expand, or improve a childcare center.

COMPENSATION AND OPPORTUNITY

Initial Annual Salary: $46,000–$57,000, based on experience, education, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

At Smarter Kids, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in a growing Spanish immersion childcare center.
• Work directly with Director and ownership and help shape the center's future.
• Assist with building and developing an outstanding team of early childhood educators.
• Influence and implement educational programs, operational systems, and center culture.
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in West Seattle.

Ready to Lead Something Special?

If you're an experienced, bilingual childcare leader who believes in the power of early childhood education and wants to help create an exceptional learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us build something extraordinary at Smarter Kids Spanish Immersion Childcare!

Smarter Kids Spanish Immersion Childcare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

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