Posted August 26, 2026
Site Director
KinderCare
Tacoma, Washington 98404, United States
Full-Time
78000.00 - 94000.00
Reference: 3161923112
KinderCare seeks a Site Director for Impact Commencement Bay to lead a high-quality early childhood education center. The Director oversees daily operations, staff management, and family partnerships while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and enrollment growth. In this role, you'll mentor educators, foster a collaborative culture, and drive continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact on children's development and supporting your own professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the early childhood education center, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
- Oversee staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance to maintain high-quality instruction and care
- Partner with families, communicate progress, and respond to concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety regulations and Kinder
- Care policies
- Manage center budget, enrollment targets, and resource allocation to support program goals
- Implement and monitor curriculum aligned with developmental milestones and learning outcomes
- Promote an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture for children, families, and staff
- Track center performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with Kinder
- Care leadership on strategic initiatives and reporting
- Support staff development through coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities
Required Skills
- Center operations management
- Early childhood education program administration
- Staff hiring and performance management
- Curriculum implementation (early childhood)
- Budgeting and enrollment management
- Regulatory and licensing compliance
- Health and safety procedures
- Family and community engagement
- Data-driven program evaluation
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
