Director - Preschool

Position Overview

The Preschool Director/Teacher provides leadership and oversight for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program while also serving as a classroom teacher. This role ensures a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and faith-aligned environment for children, families, and staff. The Director oversees compliance with state licensing requirements, supports and coaches the ECE team, and collaborates with school leadership to align preschool goals with the broader mission of the school.

Director Responsibilities (40%)

• Supervise, support, and encourage the ECE teaching team
   
• Maintain accurate and confidential student and staff files, including background checks and training certificates
   
• Ensure compliance with licensing and health department regulations
   
• Provide and track staff training (minimum of 15 hours annually per ECE staff member)
   
• Demonstrate knowledge of Colorado Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Administrators and the PDIS system
   
• Oversee required health and immunization reporting
   
• Hire, onboard, and mentor new ECE staff members
   
• Communicate effectively with families through emails, newsletters, and conferences as needed
   
• Partner with the Admissions Office on new family interviews and Preview Nights
   
• Collaborate with the Elementary Principal regarding school-wide events and initiatives
   
• Lead ECE Orientation each August
   
• Work with the Finance Office to develop and monitor the ECE budget
   
• Review, select, and support curriculum development for preschool classrooms
   
• Approve staff time-off requests and manage payroll-related items
   
• Maintain and manage a substitute teacher list
   
• Support teachers in identifying student needs and collaborate with the Extend (student support) team
   
• Provide coaching, feedback, and encouragement to ECE staff
   
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices
   

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities (60%)

• Create a welcoming, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
   
• Build positive and supportive relationships with families
   
• Implement and assess curriculum to meet student learning goals
   
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment
   
• Set up and take down the classroom daily
   
• Communicate regularly with families through weekly emails and monthly newsletters
   
• Observe, document, and assess each student’s growth and development throughout the year
   
• Complete all required annual ECE professional development and training
   
• Participate in Kindergarten readiness screenings each February
   
• Collaborate with the ECE team and Kindergarten teachers to support smooth transition

Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following ECE requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, or Family and Human Development
   
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
   
• Level 3 (or higher) Credential in the Colorado PDIS system
   

Required Ongoing Training (Colorado Shines / PDIS)

• Immunization Reporting (yearly)
   
• Child Abuse and Neglect (yearly)
   
• Standard Precautions (yearly)
   
• First Aid and CPR (every 2 years)
   
• Medication Administration (every 3 years; delegation yearly)
   
• Intro to Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education (one-time)
   
• Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals (one-time)
   
• Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (one-time)
   
• Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation (one-time)
   
• Building and Premise Safety (one-time)
   
• Storage of Hazardous Materials and Bio-Contaminates (one-time)
   
• Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response (one-time)

Salary Range

• The salary range listed is commensurate with education level and years of experience in this field.