Childcare Center Director
About The Position
The Childcare Center Director leads the daily operations of Rocky Mountain Prep's early childhood program, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children, families, and educators thrive. This leader ensures exceptional program quality through instructional leadership, staff coaching, operational excellence, and strong family partnerships. The Director maintains compliance with all Colorado licensing requirements while overseeing enrollment, budgeting, and continuous improvement efforts. Working collaboratively with campus and network leaders, the Director builds a joyful, inclusive culture that reflects Rocky Mountain Prep's mission and values and provides young learners with a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Current Colorado CDHS Large Center Director’s License
- Pass a background check
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3 years of education leadership
- History of working with infants
- Infant/Toddler Supervisor Qualified
- Experience with childcare centers
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of the childcare center, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment for all children.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate early childhood educators to build a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Ensure full compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and organizational policies.
- Partner with families through proactive communication, relationship-building, and exceptional customer service to support each child's growth and well-being.
- Oversee enrollment, attendance, staffing, scheduling, and recordkeeping to ensure efficient and compliant program operations.
- Manage the center's budget, monitor financial performance, and steward resources responsibly while maintaining exceptional program quality.
- Analyze enrollment, staffing, and program quality data to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals.
- Collaborate with school and network leaders to align the childcare program with Rocky Mountain Prep's mission, values, and educational vision.
- Foster an inclusive, joyful, and culturally responsive environment where every child, family, and staff member feels valued, respected, and supported.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
- 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
- Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
- Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
- Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
- Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
- Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
