Director Position
Madrona Children's Academy, Port Angeles, WA, United States
Center Director
Madrona Children’s Academy
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Port Angeles, WA
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Full-Time Salaried We are seeking an experienced, values-driven Center Director to lead daily operations and program quality at Madrona Children’s Academy — a growing early childhood organization on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Our centers operate within the Madrona Method — a proprietary developmental framework rooted in observation-based practice, relational pedagogy, and a commitment to whole-child outcomes. We are currently in the preliminary stages of pursuing NAEYC accreditation, and this role is for a practitioner who understands not just what best practice looks like, but why it matters. Responsibilities Include Leading and mentoring a dedicated teaching staff Overseeing program quality, licensing compliance, and family engagement Serving as a daily culture carrier for our framework and values Collaborating with ownership on center development and growth initiatives
Qualifications BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required Director credential or certificate strongly preferred Substantial leadership experience in an ECE setting Demonstrated commitment to developmentally appropriate practice
Compensation
$58,000–$72,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Hiring Bonus Benefits Include Health benefits eligible after 6 months Paid time off Paid sick leave Paid holidays including Christmas week and week of July 4th Tuition discount for employees with enrolled children
To Apply
Submit a resume and a personal statement describing your leadership philosophy and your vision for high-quality early childhood programming. madronachildrensacademy@gmail.com Madrona Children’s Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. recblid ajjld2yj07vykyhxryuldkahgspx30
Madrona Children’s Academy
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Port Angeles, WA
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Full-Time Salaried We are seeking an experienced, values-driven Center Director to lead daily operations and program quality at Madrona Children’s Academy — a growing early childhood organization on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Our centers operate within the Madrona Method — a proprietary developmental framework rooted in observation-based practice, relational pedagogy, and a commitment to whole-child outcomes. We are currently in the preliminary stages of pursuing NAEYC accreditation, and this role is for a practitioner who understands not just what best practice looks like, but why it matters. Responsibilities Include Leading and mentoring a dedicated teaching staff Overseeing program quality, licensing compliance, and family engagement Serving as a daily culture carrier for our framework and values Collaborating with ownership on center development and growth initiatives
Qualifications BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required Director credential or certificate strongly preferred Substantial leadership experience in an ECE setting Demonstrated commitment to developmentally appropriate practice
Compensation
$58,000–$72,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Hiring Bonus Benefits Include Health benefits eligible after 6 months Paid time off Paid sick leave Paid holidays including Christmas week and week of July 4th Tuition discount for employees with enrolled children
To Apply
Submit a resume and a personal statement describing your leadership philosophy and your vision for high-quality early childhood programming. madronachildrensacademy@gmail.com Madrona Children’s Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. recblid ajjld2yj07vykyhxryuldkahgspx30