Director - Early Learning Center Paid Winter Break + Signing bonus eligible!

Mile High Early Learning•Denver, CO

55d•$68,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Mile High Early Learning is seeking an Early Learning Center Director for one of our Early Learning Centers. The Center Director is responsible for providing instructional and operational leadership for a team of approximately 29 early childhood education staff and 109 children and families. The Center Director ensures that the center maintains a high-quality child development program and sustains a positive, safe and healthy center environment where children, parents and staff thrive. This is a Head Start and Early Head Start funded program. Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach. Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops. Our professional development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelors Residency program. Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity and anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, reflection, and assessment to continuously improve. We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder with children, staff, and families.

Requirements

AA/BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field OR
AA/BA/BS in non-related field along with 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited college or university (BA/BS preferred)
Must have a CDEC Center Director Qualification
Compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable
Minimum two years' experience in a supervisory position in an early childhood setting (three to five years preferred)
Working knowledge CO Child Care licensing standards
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Reliable vehicle and valid State of Colorado drivers license and evidence of current automobile insurance with at least the minimum Colorado State liability requirements
Pass CBI & FBI background check, post-employment medical examination and drug screen
Flexibility to work an alternating schedule that will include opening (7:15am) and closing (5:30pm) center hours

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Head Start or Early Head Start program (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with CO Child Care licensing, the Department of Health, Head Start, Early Head Start and CACFP regulations
Provide direction and leadership to center staff to maintain quality programming
Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new staff
Support teachers in planning and implementing the curricular approach to learning according to developmentally appropriate and individual children's development
Evaluate teaching staff through the use of assessment results, ratings and other sources of data collected to measure effective work with children
Monitor expenses and control inventory within budgetary allowances
Supervise and provide leadership for the Assistant Director and teaching staff
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Encourage and support parent engagement
Work closely with team members to create and deliver parent engagement events
Work as a team with family services and education staff throughout the program