School Leader-Preschool Director

Do you believe that if you change the beginning of a child’s life you can change their whole story?

At International Montessori Academy-West Bellevue we know the power of passionate educators when it comes to unleashing children’s potential. We are a community of educators who seek to grow together in our craft knowledge to ensure that we thrive as professionals and our students thrive as learners and citizens.

As part of the Endeavor Schools Family, IMA West Bellevue is seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Director (School Leader) to provide day-to-day leadership to the school with students ranging in age from infants to early learners at our beautiful campus located in Bellevue, WA.  We are looking for a passionate leader, who is hungry to learn and ready to collaborate with a strong and amazing team of educators. 

The primary objectives of the School Leader are to inspire positive community interactions, ensure quality care and education of all children, and foster and develop the educational environments and staff. The chosen candidate also will facilitate the implementation of the Play Bases curriculum in a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development, as well as create a family-focused environment that encourages our school community’s growth. 

Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE required or Director’s qualified with WA State ECE credits required
• A minimum of 3 years of managerial experience with strong performance results.
• Proficiency with technology and software applications including current version of MS Office.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
•  Bilingual- English/ Mandarin is a plus 

Salary $75,000, Depending on education and exprience.

Why work with us?

In addition to an engaging and dynamic work environment, we offer competitive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, education scholarships, child tuition discounts, and more. Endeavor Schools is a growing family of private schools that is united by the belief that families deserve schools that are worthy of their trust. The mission of Endeavor Schools is to empower our schools with the tools, resources and support required to deliver on the promises made to our children and families. Our vision is to create optimal teaching and learning environments that transform the lives of those we serve.

Endeavor Schools is an equal opportunity employer.