Center Director - White Salmon

Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) seeks an experienced, engaging, and dedicated Center Director to join our educational community.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the ECE Coordinator.

This position is based in White Salmon, WA.

Who is SELF?Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) is a nonprofit organization founded in response to the question, "How can we work to improve opportunities for our community's children?" This question is at the heart of the work that we do.

SELF Mission:Support for Early Learning & Families envisions a Southwest Washington where every child thrives through equitable access to quality, affordable early care and education--powered by a united community of families, educators, leaders, and advocates.

We work in partnership with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to staff and facilitate numerous childcare centers in the southwest Washington area.

Our programs are designed to support children at ages ranging from birth, to preschool, to school age.

We have program types to support children of all backgrounds and needs.

We pride ourselves on fostering a community that helps our mission by helping each other.

Title: Center Director (Birth - 5) Location: White Salmon Early Learning Center Employment Status: 1.0 FTE (202 days) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: ECE Coordinator Supervises: Center Staff Rate of Pay: $28.72 - $31.27/hour About the Center Director Position: The Director is responsible for providing leadership and the successful delivery of program services within a Child Care Center.

The Center Director oversees the daily operations of the Center and will create and maintain an environment that is developmentally appropriate for children and utilizes the most effective methods to engage children and families.

Through the establishment of a trusting and respectful collaboration, Center Directors will support teachers in their professional development, through a process of observation, coaching, modeling, communication, and goal setting as they build on their existing knowledge and develop new skills in supporting quality early childhood practices.

The Center Director works in partnership with the ESD 112 to ensure compliance with program standards, Washington Administrative Code, and DCYF licensing rules.

To learn more about SELF, we invite you to visit our website: www.SELFwa.org What could you bring to SELF? Energetic, and mission-focused with a passion for early childhood development, learning, and fun! Professional and positive disposition that demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity and reliability.

Passionate about supporting the growth and development of children through child-lead pedagogy.

Collaborative, positive, and team oriented.

Proactive in actively contributing to the learning and work environment and demonstrating the ability to handle multiple priorities and emergent program needs.

Appreciation for and commitment to supporting children an...