Regional Director - Childcare Operations

Regional Director – Childcare Operations This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing operations across multiple childcare and early education academy locations throughout the Seattle region. The Regional Director will serve as a strategic and hands‑on operational leader focused on enrollment growth, staffing optimization, licensing compliance, team development, and overall site performance. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and Center Directors to drive operational consistency, employee engagement, and exceptional family experiences across all locations. Perks Competitive salary anticipated in the $130,000-$135,000 range+ DOE Hybrid and field-based flexibility with autonomy across regional locations Opportunity to join a growing and expanding organization with long-term leadership potential Collaborative and mission-driven leadership environment High-impact role supporting early childhood education and community development Opportunity to influence operational strategy and future organizational growth Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across multiple childcare and early education academy locations Lead, coach, and mentor Center Directors and regional operational teams Monitor and improve enrollment, staffing, retention, compliance, and operational performance metrics Ensure licensing compliance and adherence to all operational and regulatory standards Partner with leadership on strategic growth initiatives and operational best practices Support hiring, training, employee engagement, and performance development efforts Conduct regular site visits and operational assessments across academy locations Analyze reporting, budgeting, and operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement Qualifications 5+ years of progressive multi-site leadership experience within childcare, preschool, education, franchise, healthcare, retail, or service-based environments Strong operational leadership and people management experience Experience overseeing multiple locations, managers, or regional teams Proven success driving operational performance, staffing, enrollment, and compliance initiatives Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and organizational skills Ability to travel regularly throughout the Greater Seattle market Experience with childcare management systems, staffing systems, enrollment systems, or operational reporting tools preferred Compensation and Benefits This opportunity offers a competitive anticipated salary range of approximately $130,000-$135,000 DOE, along with the opportunity to join a growing organization with long-term leadership potential. Additional benefits and organizational offerings will be discussed during the interview process. Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scion Staffing