Volunteers of America Colorado
Center Director - Early Childhood Education
Volunteers of America Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Center Director - Early Childhood Education
Volunteers of America Colorado provides unique and thoughtful solutions to meet the critical needs of our communities.
We support Denver’s homeless veterans and help preschoolers challenged by poverty succeed in elementary school and beyond.
Through faith, relationship‑building, and volunteer engagement, we lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.
Job Summary The Center Director ensures the overall functioning of the early childhood education center.
Responsibilities include creating a culturally, linguistically inclusive and loving culture for all; supervising teachers, kitchen staff, substitutes, contractors, vendors, and volunteer groups; maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local licensing requirements; and collaborating with the Education Coordinator and Director of Children’s Programs to deliver high‑quality educational practices.
Essential Job Duties
Maintain compliance with licensing standards, Head Start performance standards, and Volunteers of America guidelines.
Staff the facility in accordance with licensing requirements; work in the classroom as a substitute teacher when needed.
Supervise all teaching staff, kitchen staff, substitutes, contractors, and vendor implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Review teacher performance with the Education Manager and provide constructive coaching for continuous improvement.
Monitor the program budget, coordinate inventory, purchase supplies, and comply with billing processes for CACFP, Denver Preschool Program, Universal Pre‑K Program, Colorado Childcare Assistance Program, Head Start (in‑kind donations), and private pay.
Ensure the facility is clean and orderly; organize necessary repairs and plan regular maintenance; comply with state health department and fire department codes.
Rectify all areas found non‑compliant with state childcare licensing, health department, and fire department codes within the required time frame.
Facilitate daily communication between parents and staff while following HIPAA and FERPA rules; communicate children’s accomplishments, activities, needs, and special events.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers.
Knowledge of CACFP, DPP, UPK, Denver Great Kids Head Start, and CCAP.
Ability to maintain a program budget.
Ability to maintain a positive organizational culture.
Understanding of human diversity.
Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and the Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Teacher Assistants.
Lunch Coordinator.
Education & Disabilities Manager.
Competencies
Colorado Childcare Licensing requirements
Head Start Performance Standards
Teaching Strategies GOLD
CLASS
ECERS‑R
CACFP
CCAP
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
Must be Large Center Director qualified by the State of Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of classroom experience working with children age 3‑5.
Head Start Lead Teacher qualified.
Two years of Early Childhood Education program management.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Position Type:
Full‑time, Salary/Exempt
Location:
321 South Yates St, Denver
Hours:
Monday‑Friday: 7 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 6 pm; occasional Saturday work
Pay Range:
$56,486.00/yr. – $71,864.00/yr.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Inside the building.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
Occasional lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional work outside, on a playground or community events.
Requires emotional and mental stability for consistent professional responses to program needs, staff, and participants.
Benefit Eligibility is based on job type/status:
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer.
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply.
Position will remain open until filled.
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We support Denver’s homeless veterans and help preschoolers challenged by poverty succeed in elementary school and beyond.
Through faith, relationship‑building, and volunteer engagement, we lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.
Job Summary The Center Director ensures the overall functioning of the early childhood education center.
Responsibilities include creating a culturally, linguistically inclusive and loving culture for all; supervising teachers, kitchen staff, substitutes, contractors, vendors, and volunteer groups; maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local licensing requirements; and collaborating with the Education Coordinator and Director of Children’s Programs to deliver high‑quality educational practices.
Essential Job Duties
Maintain compliance with licensing standards, Head Start performance standards, and Volunteers of America guidelines.
Staff the facility in accordance with licensing requirements; work in the classroom as a substitute teacher when needed.
Supervise all teaching staff, kitchen staff, substitutes, contractors, and vendor implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Review teacher performance with the Education Manager and provide constructive coaching for continuous improvement.
Monitor the program budget, coordinate inventory, purchase supplies, and comply with billing processes for CACFP, Denver Preschool Program, Universal Pre‑K Program, Colorado Childcare Assistance Program, Head Start (in‑kind donations), and private pay.
Ensure the facility is clean and orderly; organize necessary repairs and plan regular maintenance; comply with state health department and fire department codes.
Rectify all areas found non‑compliant with state childcare licensing, health department, and fire department codes within the required time frame.
Facilitate daily communication between parents and staff while following HIPAA and FERPA rules; communicate children’s accomplishments, activities, needs, and special events.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers.
Knowledge of CACFP, DPP, UPK, Denver Great Kids Head Start, and CCAP.
Ability to maintain a program budget.
Ability to maintain a positive organizational culture.
Understanding of human diversity.
Understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and the Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Teacher Assistants.
Lunch Coordinator.
Education & Disabilities Manager.
Competencies
Colorado Childcare Licensing requirements
Head Start Performance Standards
Teaching Strategies GOLD
CLASS
ECERS‑R
CACFP
CCAP
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
Must be Large Center Director qualified by the State of Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of classroom experience working with children age 3‑5.
Head Start Lead Teacher qualified.
Two years of Early Childhood Education program management.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Position Type:
Full‑time, Salary/Exempt
Location:
321 South Yates St, Denver
Hours:
Monday‑Friday: 7 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 6 pm; occasional Saturday work
Pay Range:
$56,486.00/yr. – $71,864.00/yr.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Inside the building.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
Occasional lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional work outside, on a playground or community events.
Requires emotional and mental stability for consistent professional responses to program needs, staff, and participants.
Benefit Eligibility is based on job type/status:
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer.
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply.
Position will remain open until filled.
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