Interim Senior Education Director

Interim Senior Education Director (3 Month Assignment)

Location: Seattle WA hybrid role

About Refugee Womens Alliance (ReWA):

Refugee Womens Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized multiethnic nonprofit organization serving refugee and immigrant women and their families across King County. Through culturally and linguistically responsive programs including early learning youth and family services ReWA supports communities in achieving stability economic independence and long-term success. ReWAs Early Learning programs are grounded in high quality inclusive educational practices that promote strong outcomes for children and families.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Education Director to provide hands on leadership support during a period of transition and growth. This 3 to 4 month assignment will focus on strengthening day to day operations supporting and mentoring the management team and ensuring continuity across programs.

This role will work closely with internal leaders to guide coach and support managers while helping the team navigate staffing changes new center openings and enrollment goals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $62.50$82.00 per hour. Thisrepresents the full range the organization reasonably expects to pay for thisrole.
• This is a temporary interim assignment and no additional employer-sponsored benefits (e.g. medical dental retirement) are provided for this short-term role.

What Youll Do:

Provide hands on mentorship and coaching to program managers supporting leadership development and team effectiveness

Partner closely with leadership to support day to day program operations across multiple early learning sites

Lead and support recruitment hiring and onboarding efforts including staffing for new centers and current vacancies

Support employee retention efforts by guiding managers and strengthening team stability

Collaborate with leadership on enrollment strategies to help programs reach capacity

Observe program operations and offer practical real-time recommendations for improvement

Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director and leadership team offering guidance on operations staffing and program effectiveness

Qualifications:

Senior leadership experience in early childhood education or a related field

Experience supporting multi-site programs and leadership teams

Strong background in hiring onboarding and team development

Demonstrated ability to step into organizations during transition and provide hands on operational support

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and coach leaders effectively

Knowledge of Washington State early learning systems (preferred)

Additional Information:

This is a temporary role expected to last approximately 3 to 4 months supporting the organization during a transition period and positioning the team for long term success. Employment is at will and may end earlier or extend based on organizational needs.

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