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Since 1978, the Denise Louie Education Center has provided high-quality multicultural early learning and family support services to ensure that Seattle kids will be ready to succeed in school and life we believe that children from low-income families deserve to grow up in high-quality learning environments and we strive to close the 'opportunity gap' so that all children can enter kindergarten ready to be successful.

Our MISSION is to promote school and life readiness by providing multi-cultural early learning services to children and families, especially those who need our services the most. We will respect and preserve each child and family's individuality, cultural heritage, and home language. We will promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.

Our VISION is to educate and empower children and families to reach their full potential so they can advocate for themselves, our community and the world.  

Position Summary

The Education Center Manager is responsible for managing an early childhood education site, providing supervision of all staff to ensure children and staff have a high-quality educational experience, while ensuring that all licensing, federal, state, and city requirements are followed and executed to fidelity at their respective site.

Essential Functions

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensure center policies and practices are compliant with funder’s performance standards and applicable federal, state, local, and licensing rules and regulations (WAC).
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with state regulations, performance standards, and best practices.
• Act as reporting agent for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect, following appropriate DLEC procedures to ensure compliance and support as needed.
• Partner with funders and community partners towards building additional resources and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
• Maintain staff to meet program and licensing requirements.

Staff Development and Supervision

• Develop professional development goals with staff based upon data and monitoring; provide regular team and individual guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Train and support teachers in the collection and input of child outcomes data and setting individual and classroom goals to improve educational outcomes.
• Guide staff in the development and implementation of parent classroom meetings, end of the Year Celebrations, etc.
• Be responsible for identifying qualified candidates and recruitment of staff, as well as train new staff on Education policies and procedures, to ensure a full staff to meet enrollment obligations and goals.
• Conduct regular evaluations of programs, operations, staff, and facilities to ensure high quality standards are met, such as weekly/monthly formal and informal observations, regular check-ins with staff, using the program administrator scale tool, etc.
• Provide weekly updates and frequent communication to staff.

Program Management and Operations

• Establish and maintain work and classroom schedules that meet program standards, licensing, and labor laws.
• Review Child Master files and databases to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Regularly monitor assessments and documentation to ensure they are regularly documented and completed within deadlines to meet program requirements.
• Collect data on classrooms using Creative Curriculum to Fidelity and other tools used in the program.
• Oversee budgeting, financial management, and record keeping for the center; establish and monitor site budgets so that they adhere to DLEC’s policies.
• Report on center updates and data monthly to the Education Director.
• Collaborate with wider teams to provide seamless services for children and families such as Enrollment and Family Services teams.
• Ensure that the center environment is always clean, organized, and welcoming to families.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Manage inquiries, concerns, and complaints from parents and partners in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide recommendations, support, and share feedback to the Education Director on educational policies and procedures.
• Provide weekly updates and frequent communication to staff.
• Partner with funders and community partners towards building additional resources and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Quality and Improvement

• Provide leadership in fostering a positive working environment such as recognizing and sharing staff accomplishments, addressing and resolving matters, fair and consistent activities, etc.
• Stay current on early childhood education trends and research to continuously improve the center's programs.

Miscellaneous and Other Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks by deadline.
• Provide coverage in classrooms and other related areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The job duties listed here are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Incumbents may be required to perform other duties to meet the needs of DLEC.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Three years of experience working with families and children from infant to age five.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in a setting providing education, health, or social services to diverse communities.
• Ability to model research-based classroom management and individualized behavior interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus.
• Ability to collect, aggregate, and report on data to guide the program and agency decision-making process for continual quality improvement.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work across sites as needed. Actively find positive solutions when faced with challenges.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process and remain calm when faced with challenging behavior.
• Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Somali, or Vietnamese) preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands: To perform the job the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms. The incumbent will be required to carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs. frequently, on an occasional basis lifting to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions: The work is typically performed in an early childhood school environment, with moderate to loud noise levels. Frequent travel to other site locations is needed. Evenings and weekends included when required.

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Requirements

All staff must comply with state vaccination guidelines, including MMR, and provide a negative TB test (within the last 12 months) or an x-ray, as well as a pre-employment physical. The COVID-19 vaccine requirement remains in effect, with staff required to have at least complete initial dose, per the CDC schedule. Boosters are not required. Medical or religious exemptions may be requested, and if approved, weekly testing will be required.

Employment or volunteer service at Denise Louie Education Center is conditioned on a criminal background check as required by child care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards. The 60 categories of criminal convictions or pending charges disqualifying a person from having access to children in child care are in WAC 388-330-040.

Certain positions require degrees, coursework, or other certifications. You will be asked to provide proof of your stated education prior to hire.

Pay Range

The starting pay range for this position is $34.21 - $38.47 per hour, depending on qualifications and professional experience. The complete pay range for this position is $34.21 - $41.70 per hour.

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage. Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period. In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, eleven paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually.

Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitations. Please visit our career page for more information on our current benefit offerings.

 

Location

Denise Louie Education Center
Mercy Magnuson Place/Sand Point Center
7101 62nd Ave NE, Suite 3, Seattle WA 98115

Application Deadline Date

July 31 2025

Audience

Certified Teachers Graduate Students Undergraduate Alumni Graduate Alumni Master in Teaching Students: Elementary Early Childhood Education Specialization Special Education

Salary

The starting pay range for this position is $34.21 - $38.47 per hour, depending on qualifications and professional experience. The complete pay range for this position is $34.21 - $41.70 per hour.

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage. Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period. In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, eleven paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually. Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitations. Please visit our career page for more information on our current benefit offerings.