Director of Classroom Programs

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Director of Classroom Programs provides leadership, guidance, and direct support to classroom teams and Child Development Supervisors to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood programming for children from birth to age five. This role exists to strengthen classroom practice by removing barriers, clarifying expectations, and ensuring that teachers and supervisors have the tools, resources, and support needed to do their best work. Working collaboratively with the Senior Director of Early Education and the Director of Specialized Services, the Director of Classroom Programs helps ensure that instructional practices, compliance requirements, and comprehensive services are well-integrated and responsive to the day-to-day realities of classrooms. This position also serves as a key connector between classroom staff and senior leadership, elevating classroom perspectives to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, Special Education, Educational Administration or other closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful management and supervisory experience in a preschool, Head Start, or licensed childcare setting.
Strong working knowledge of Colorado Child Care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through collaboration, coaching, and relationship-building
Knowledge of organizational planning and operations, including goal setting, resource allocation, staffing, budgeting, and continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge of early childhood instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, child and adult learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and outcomes assessment focusing on all domains of development.
Knowledge of human resource policies and performance management practices.
Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other relevant software systems.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, Special Education, Educational Administration or other closely related field. (strongly preferred)
Two or more years of successful teaching experience with primary responsibility for a classroom of infants, toddlers and/or preschool.
Knowledgeable and experience working in Head Start, Early Head Start, and/or public or private pre-school agencies.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with families, staff, and local education agencies.

Benefits

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
$4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
$2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.