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Center Director

Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy Salary
Kirkland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Kiddie Academy of Bellevue has an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic, organized, experienced and inspiring professional to join us as Center Director.  As a leader in a Child Care Center, this position allows you to inspire, lead a team of qualified teachers and administrative staff in providing the best learning and development experience for children and their families. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your ECE experience with business management skills to influence the operations of the Academy.  If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.  Apply now to join our leadership team at Kiddie Academy as the Center Director

We have an awesome work culture, and if you’re the right candidate, you’ll fit right in. We offer growth-oriented, challenging and rewarding career opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are committed, flexible and creative in our talent growth strategy. We are a franchise group (KAGS) of locally owned early childhood education academies in the Greater Seattle area. Our group owns and operates the Kiddie Academy locations in Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Kenmore and Seattle. Our programs have a stellar reputation in the community for providing the highest quality care through our Life Essentials® and Character Essentials ® curriculum.

Position Overview: As a Center Director, you will be part of the management team responsible for managing the overall program including human resource development, staff scheduling, program planning, program implementation and evaluation; student assessments, family relations, marketing, enrollments and academy operations.

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience in managing large (>100 capacity) center-based programs in a Center Director role.
  • Candidates should have all credentials required for the position of a Center Director per WAC or be willing to get them shortly after joining
  • A thorough knowledge of WA Licensing regulations (WACs) for childcare centers and a great understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
  • Must have at least an AA degree in childcare or management, or related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Action oriented, organized, strategic thinker, focused on getting the right things done

About Working with Us 

We invest in you because your success is our success. great benefits to our full-time employees, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company paid Professional development support including paid training and professional subscriptions
  • Fantastic growth opportunities available through job rotation, lateral move and special project assignments
  • Childcare discounts for employees (limited availability and conditions apply).

..and much more.

About Kiddie Academy:

Kiddie Academy® is a leader in educationally focused child cares for more than 30 years. Kiddie Academy redefined childcare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand. Kiddie Academy and this franchise group is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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