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Overview
The Site Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of a play-based early learning and care program, including overseeing the daily care of children between 8 weeks and 6 years old, ensuring the emotional and physical safety and wellbeing of all enrolled children, and directly supervising all site staff. The Site Director works with the Director team (Site Directors, Operations Director and Executive Director) to ensure the center complies with all Colorado Department of Early Childhood and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules and regulations. The person must meet the requirements of a Level 3 Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 per Colorado state rules and regulations. The right candidate is a sensitive, mature individual who relates well to both young children and adults, provides effective leadership in stressful situations, and supports the professional development of direct reports. The position offers a salary of $57,750-$68,250 per year plus benefits.
Responsibilities Health & Safety – 30%
Maintain licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratios at all times and in all classrooms
Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements
Assure classrooms are staffed with Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers who meet at least the minimum requirements for those positions as outlined in state licensing regulations
Assure all staff receive required trainings prior to contact with children, and then annually as needed
Facilitate monthly evacuation drills and quarterly shelter in place drills
Ensure staff properly document all accidents and injuries, notifying the Executive Director of any recurring concerns
Ensure all classrooms and outdoor spaces are kept free of hazards, including choking hazards for classrooms with students under the age of three
Know how many children are present in each classroom each day
Complete and maintain Medication Administration Delegation training Program
Leadership & Administration – 30%
Work with the Executive Director to ensure appropriate staffing is maintained and notify the Executive Director of any position vacancies
Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements
Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new teaching staff
Work with the Assistant Site Director or Co-Director to make sure all staff and child files are kept up to date and meet licensing requirements
Work as a team with the Site Director at EVCCA’s sister schools and with the Executive Director
Supervise teaching staff and provide coaching and support when needed
Ensure teaching staff meet their annual training requirements and have up to date accounts in PDIS
Work with the Executive Director to provide all new hires with a 30-day probationary review
Work with the Executive Director to provide all staff with an annual performance review and a six-month check-in
Maintain daily attendance records for children and ensure teaching staff maintain daily headcount sheets
Update family contact information in emergency binders, child files, master roster binder, and ProCare as needed
Update child enrollment schedules in ProCare and on role sheets as needed
Create and distribute weekly staffing schedules based on child enrollment
Ensure direct reports approve their timecards on time
Assist the Executive Director with developing annual budget by identifying site-specific needs and expense expectations
Operate within an expense budget provided by the Executive Director. Submit all receipts to the Executive Director within 1 week of purchase, and obtain advance approval for all purchases over $500
Program Development & Support – 20%
Identify areas of professional development with teaching staff and develop individualized development goals and objectives with each staff member
Work with the Director team to plan and execute monthly staff meetings/trainings
Recognize and address all personnel, child, and family concerns/issues (in consultation with the Executive Director as needed)
Collaborate with the Director team to strive for having the same level of high-quality programming and staff available at both Vail Child Care Center, Miller Ranch Child Care Center and Minturn Family Enrichment Center
Work with the Executive Director to set site-specific goals and objectives for furthering the mission and philosophy of EVCCA, including the implementation of:
• Child-directed, play-based learning using the Creative Curriculum
• Authentic assessment and Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Reggio Emilia inspired practices
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all employees
Identify and provide support for children in need of early intervention services
Keep consumable supplies stocked (e.g., cleaning supplies, art materials)
Work with the Executive Director to ensure classroom furniture and other durable learning supplies are updated and building facilities needs are met
Communication – 10%
Greet and/or have other one-on-one interactions with each family at least once a week
Manage all incoming and outgoing communication with parents, staff, media, and community members, keeping the Executive Director in the line of communication
Use respectful communication to maintain collaborative relationships with all center families
Inform all families about center events, contagious illnesses circulating in the center, and family conference schedules
Schedule and document daily morning meetings with staff
Meet with teachers from each age group monthly to review classroom curriculum and children’s individual goals
Communicate effectively with team members to support individual and program goals
Equity and Inclusion – 5%
Ensure all staff read and understand the NAEYC Code of Ethics and how it applies to their work, paying particular attention to P-1.1 – Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitive, or intimidating to children
Model a responsibility to speak about race, dominant culture, and structural racism, and how these impact early childhood education, both inside and outside the organization
Identify organizational power differentials and effect change by exploring alternative leadership models
Prioritize an environment where different lived experiences and backgrounds are valued and seen as assets to teams and to the organization
Ensure classrooms are respectful, inclusive, and representative of all families’ backgrounds and cultures, not just the majority’s
Support staff in using people-first language with children, families, and coworkers
Other duties as assigned – 5%
Qualifications
Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 level 3 or higher, or a level 2 with ability to obtain level 3 within 60 days
Hold or be able to obtain in the first 30 days a Colorado Large Center Director credential
3+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
Supervisory experience
18 years of age or older
Current Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED certifications
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to work cooperatively on diverse teams and with a variety of clients
Ability to give, accept, and integrate feedback graciously
Sincere interest and ability to work with children
Ability to operate computer systems
Willing and able to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner
Skilled in interpersonal communication in a variety of formats
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide high-quality customer service to families
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field
Administrative experience
Bilingual or multilingual, Spanish preferred
Work Environment:
This position operates in settings that could include office, working outdoors in heat or cold, and noisy/loud classrooms, among other settings and conditions not specifically described.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, balance, kneel, and crouch
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 30 lbs, bend and stoop
Ability to work a varied shift schedule in excess of 10 hours per day
Ability to function successfully within environmental conditions inherent to the childcare field. May include, but are not limited to: high noise levels; exposure to bodily fluids; exposure to contagious illnesses; multi-tasking; and short turn-around time on assignments
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials via email: director@eaglevalleychildcare.org
Professional Resume
Letter of Interest
List of Three Professional References and Contact Information
Qualified candidates moving forward in the process will be asked to provide additional documentation, including official transcripts, credentials, and consent for required background checks.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Responsibilities Health & Safety – 30%
Maintain licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratios at all times and in all classrooms
Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements
Assure classrooms are staffed with Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers who meet at least the minimum requirements for those positions as outlined in state licensing regulations
Assure all staff receive required trainings prior to contact with children, and then annually as needed
Facilitate monthly evacuation drills and quarterly shelter in place drills
Ensure staff properly document all accidents and injuries, notifying the Executive Director of any recurring concerns
Ensure all classrooms and outdoor spaces are kept free of hazards, including choking hazards for classrooms with students under the age of three
Know how many children are present in each classroom each day
Complete and maintain Medication Administration Delegation training Program
Leadership & Administration – 30%
Work with the Executive Director to ensure appropriate staffing is maintained and notify the Executive Director of any position vacancies
Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements
Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new teaching staff
Work with the Assistant Site Director or Co-Director to make sure all staff and child files are kept up to date and meet licensing requirements
Work as a team with the Site Director at EVCCA’s sister schools and with the Executive Director
Supervise teaching staff and provide coaching and support when needed
Ensure teaching staff meet their annual training requirements and have up to date accounts in PDIS
Work with the Executive Director to provide all new hires with a 30-day probationary review
Work with the Executive Director to provide all staff with an annual performance review and a six-month check-in
Maintain daily attendance records for children and ensure teaching staff maintain daily headcount sheets
Update family contact information in emergency binders, child files, master roster binder, and ProCare as needed
Update child enrollment schedules in ProCare and on role sheets as needed
Create and distribute weekly staffing schedules based on child enrollment
Ensure direct reports approve their timecards on time
Assist the Executive Director with developing annual budget by identifying site-specific needs and expense expectations
Operate within an expense budget provided by the Executive Director. Submit all receipts to the Executive Director within 1 week of purchase, and obtain advance approval for all purchases over $500
Program Development & Support – 20%
Identify areas of professional development with teaching staff and develop individualized development goals and objectives with each staff member
Work with the Director team to plan and execute monthly staff meetings/trainings
Recognize and address all personnel, child, and family concerns/issues (in consultation with the Executive Director as needed)
Collaborate with the Director team to strive for having the same level of high-quality programming and staff available at both Vail Child Care Center, Miller Ranch Child Care Center and Minturn Family Enrichment Center
Work with the Executive Director to set site-specific goals and objectives for furthering the mission and philosophy of EVCCA, including the implementation of:
• Child-directed, play-based learning using the Creative Curriculum
• Authentic assessment and Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Reggio Emilia inspired practices
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all employees
Identify and provide support for children in need of early intervention services
Keep consumable supplies stocked (e.g., cleaning supplies, art materials)
Work with the Executive Director to ensure classroom furniture and other durable learning supplies are updated and building facilities needs are met
Communication – 10%
Greet and/or have other one-on-one interactions with each family at least once a week
Manage all incoming and outgoing communication with parents, staff, media, and community members, keeping the Executive Director in the line of communication
Use respectful communication to maintain collaborative relationships with all center families
Inform all families about center events, contagious illnesses circulating in the center, and family conference schedules
Schedule and document daily morning meetings with staff
Meet with teachers from each age group monthly to review classroom curriculum and children’s individual goals
Communicate effectively with team members to support individual and program goals
Equity and Inclusion – 5%
Ensure all staff read and understand the NAEYC Code of Ethics and how it applies to their work, paying particular attention to P-1.1 – Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitive, or intimidating to children
Model a responsibility to speak about race, dominant culture, and structural racism, and how these impact early childhood education, both inside and outside the organization
Identify organizational power differentials and effect change by exploring alternative leadership models
Prioritize an environment where different lived experiences and backgrounds are valued and seen as assets to teams and to the organization
Ensure classrooms are respectful, inclusive, and representative of all families’ backgrounds and cultures, not just the majority’s
Support staff in using people-first language with children, families, and coworkers
Other duties as assigned – 5%
Qualifications
Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 level 3 or higher, or a level 2 with ability to obtain level 3 within 60 days
Hold or be able to obtain in the first 30 days a Colorado Large Center Director credential
3+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
Supervisory experience
18 years of age or older
Current Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED certifications
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to work cooperatively on diverse teams and with a variety of clients
Ability to give, accept, and integrate feedback graciously
Sincere interest and ability to work with children
Ability to operate computer systems
Willing and able to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner
Skilled in interpersonal communication in a variety of formats
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide high-quality customer service to families
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field
Administrative experience
Bilingual or multilingual, Spanish preferred
Work Environment:
This position operates in settings that could include office, working outdoors in heat or cold, and noisy/loud classrooms, among other settings and conditions not specifically described.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, balance, kneel, and crouch
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 30 lbs, bend and stoop
Ability to work a varied shift schedule in excess of 10 hours per day
Ability to function successfully within environmental conditions inherent to the childcare field. May include, but are not limited to: high noise levels; exposure to bodily fluids; exposure to contagious illnesses; multi-tasking; and short turn-around time on assignments
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials via email: director@eaglevalleychildcare.org
Professional Resume
Letter of Interest
List of Three Professional References and Contact Information
Qualified candidates moving forward in the process will be asked to provide additional documentation, including official transcripts, credentials, and consent for required background checks.
We look forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr