CEO, Child Care Aware of Washington
Location
Tacoma, WA
Application Deadline Date
June 9 2025Audience
Certified Teachers Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Undergraduate Alumni Graduate Alumni Master in Teaching Students: Elementary Master in Teaching: Secondary Early Childhood Education Specialization Special Education
Salary
$180,000 - $220,000
Position Description
Child Care Aware of Washington seeks a visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer at a pivotal moment for early learning in our state. This exceptional opportunity will allow you to champion equitable access to quality child care while leading a $36.6 million organization with statewide impact. As CEO, you will leverage your expertise in and experience with Washington state’s early learning landscape to galvanize our regional partners, dedicated staff, and key stakeholders to elevate essential early learning programs. This leadership role is a unique chance to orchestrate transformative policies, reinvent statewide systems, and boldly champion racial equity in early care and education, leaving an indelible mark on the development and wellbeing of countless children in Washington state for generations to come. If you're a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of Washington's early learning ecosystem and a passionate commitment to racial equity, we invite you to bring your talents to an organization that has been at the forefront of early care and education for over 35 years.
Applications submitted by Thursday June 5, 2025 will be given full consideration. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted; early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviewing is anticipated to begin in June.
This is a full-time salaried position based in Tacoma, WA, with flexible and remote work arrangements available. Occasional travel throughout the state of Washington and to conferences nationally is expected. The hiring range is $180,000 - $220,000, depending on qualifications and experience.