ECE Program Director

Job Description

Plum Hill Preschool, located in the heart of the Denver University Hills neighborhood, is a small (4 classroom) private and locally owned preschool in Denver, Colorado. We opened in August of 2018 and we are looking to expand our leadership team as we ramp up to launch our second location, Thrive Preschool in August 2020. We are looking to build upon our already nurturing and supportive community of early childhood professionals who share a passion for play and discovery. We are looking for a highly qualified Program Director to collaborate with our Executive Director and lead our wonderful team, starting in January 2020. We are a Reggio Emilia and Waldorf inspired preschool.

Program Director experience is required and experience working with and/or helping develop a new school is preferred. Knowledge of Reggio Emilia and/or Waldorf educational practices and philosophies is also preferred.

Entry Requirements:

– Strong background in the ECE marketing & enrollment processes

– A positive attitude, warm personality and passion for working with young children, families, and teachers

– Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills

– Looking to grow and evolve with a new and forward thinking organization for many years to come

– High Levels of Self-Awareness e.g Emotional IQ, emotional- self awareness, strengths & weaknesses, passionate about growth.

– Intentional, Mindful and Reflective in Professional Practices e.g: Ability to receive and utilize feedback and constructive criticism, ability to create and maintain professional and positive energies throughout the building and amongst staff.

– A love of or appreciation for nature and spending time outdoors

– Dedicated to play-based learning

– Creative and “go-getter” mindset

– Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings (open houses, family-teacher conferences, seasonal holiday celebrations etc.)

– Must meet minimum qualifications for employment as a director of a large child care center in the state of Colorado, including training, experience, and background check requirements

Additional Qualifications:

– Experience as a director or assistant director of a large child care center in the state of Colorado, 2 years minimum preferred.

– A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university and/or a master’s degree with a major emphasis in child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education is preferred but not required as we are open to alternative pathways to leadership credentials.

– Experience, training, and/or knowledge surrounding Reggio Emilia and/or Waldorf educational practices and philosophies is a must.

-Experience, training, and/or knowledge surrounding Conscious Discipline

Schedule:

Full Time

Responsibilities:

– As a program director, you will work closely with ownership, our Executive Director who will oversee both sites, classroom teachers, and support staff on the following,Including but not limited to:

– Oversee further development and implementation of inquiry based/mindful based curriculum, documentation, and work projects of children in accordance with our guiding educational philosophy

– Assist teachers in monitoring student progress

– Assist teachers in developing everyday classroom behavioral management solutions

– Confer with parents and staff to develop educational programming and school policies that will support all students

– Set educational standards and goals. Establish and uphold policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out

– Conduct classroom observations to assess teacher-student interactions and instructional methods.

– Support teachers and staff in goal-setting and overall quality program improvement

– Culture building that is in alignment with school missions and philosophies.

– Support teachers in data-gathering and assessment

– Direct and coordinate activities with teachers and staff, including monthly staff meetings, professional development, staff scheduling, and special events (i.e., open house events, back-to-school nights, parent-teacher conferences, holiday celebrations, etc.)

– Maintain all documentation as mandated by the State of Colorado (i.e. attendance logs, vaccination records, student and employee files)

– Oversee CRM Enrollment Systems

– Oversee and assist in lead generation and enrollment processes

– Oversee and assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating primary and supplemental staff

– Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children when needed

– Stick to budgets and determine allocations of funds for classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Authorize staff purchases.

– Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. Recommend any necessary modifications

– Oversee facility safety, security, and maintenance operations and procedures

– Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, demographic/employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for program/curriculum changes

– Create and disseminate informational materials for program marketing, family/community engagement, and parent education

Compensation/Benefits:

-Competitive salary

-100% health, vision, dental insurance coverage

– 80 hours PTO/Year in addition to regular school holidays (see school calendar)

*Englewood /Harvard Gulch Area*

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused

Schedule::

• Monday to Friday