Hutch Kids Executive Director

Company Description

Hutch Kids Child Care Center was established in 1990 by Fred Hutch to provide quality on-site childcare for the children of employees. In 2009, Hutch Kids began welcoming families from the community as well. Hutch Kids is located on the Fred Hutch campus, but is administered and operates as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a Board of Directors comprised of parents and community members. Hutch Kids is currently licensed for 123 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and has a staff of over 50, with an annual budget of around 2 million a year. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and receive a 3+ rating through Early Achievers.

Role Description

The Executive Director is a full-time, on-site position located in Seattle, WA, and is responsible for the strategic leadership as well as the operations and the administration of the organization. Working in collaboration with the Board of Directors, and the Staff leadership team, which includes an Assistant Director and Curriculum Coordinator, the Executive Director is responsible for realizing the short- and long-term goals described in the Hutch Kids' Strategic Plan which is currently under construction. The Executive Director works with Board leadership to ensure that Hutch Kids operates as a financially sound business with strong administration, compliance and operations practices.

Qualifications

• • Graduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent degree. Minimum of nine college semester credits in administration, leadership, and/or management.
  • Five years of experience in nonprofit executive leadership in an organization comparable in size and scope, including strategic planning, operational management, human resources and board collaboration
  • Seven years' experience as a program administrator in a licensed child care facility ensuring early childhood education best practices, accreditation standards, and child development principles are in place.
  • Experience working at a NAEYC-accredited child care facility, and experience leading a program through the revised NAEYC accreditation process is preferred.
  • Strong skills in financial management, including budgeting, funding, and resource allocation
  • Proficiency in staff management, including hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities
  • Understanding of compliance with local, state, and federal policies related to childcare and early learning programs
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive and belonging environment for children, families, and staff

Hutch Kids offers a generous benefits package including medical (Hutch Kids covers 100% of the base plan premium with a buy up option for the employee only), dental, and vision insurance, and 13 days of vacation with longevity accrual increases, 6 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with 2% employer match after one year of employment. Additional benefits include: basic life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability, partially subsidized parking or fully subsidized ORCA card and an employee assistant program.