Job description

Description: Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour commensurate with credentials.
Posting: Accepting applications as long as posting is up
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter
The Assistant Director supports all aspects of center operations. The center administrative team, comprised of Director, Assistant Director, and a Family Advocate, all work to ensure that the center maintains a high-quality early childhood education program and sustains a positive, safe and healthy center environment where children, parents and staff thrive.
Work Environment:
Mile High Early Learning is a premier 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 on-going 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, a Bachelors Residency program, and our MA in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences program in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Denver.
Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity, 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, assessment, and reflection 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.
Responsibilities for the Assistant Director include:

• Assist the Center Director with maintaining compliance with CO Child Care licensing, the Department of Health, Head Start, and CACFP regulations
• Support the oversight of daily staffing and maintenance of adult/child ratios
• Ensure adherence to policy and procedures
• Monitor the staff's professional development hours and documentation
• Participate in the evaluation and performance appraisal of teaching staff
• Attend, and occasionally lead, monthly staff meetings
• Alternatively open and/or close the center
• Encourage and support parent engagement
• Conduct new parent orientation
• Work closely with team members to create and deliver parent engagement events
• Work as a team with family services and teaching staff throughout the program

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Mile High Early Learning Offers:

• Signing bonus $500
• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
• 5+ weeks of paid time off
• Employee discount for child care ($300/mth)
• Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)
• Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)
• Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer funds $100 into Flexible Spending Account
• Robust employee assistance program with mental health support

Requirements: Required and preferred qualifications for the Assistant Director:

• CDHS Center Director Certificate OR
• Level 3 or higher PDIS/CO Shines Professional Credential 2.0 OR
• AA in Early Childhood Education or related field (BA/BS preferred)
• Experience with child care regulatory requirements as applicable
• Pass CBI & FBI background check, post-employment medical examination and drug screen
• Flexibility to work an alternating schedule that will include opening (7am) and closing (6pm) center hours and occasional evenings and weekends
• Effective verbal, written and oral communication skills
• Minimum two years experience in an early childhood setting
• Working knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing standards (preferred)
• Minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory position (preferred)
• Bilingual Spanish (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to provide documentation of full COVID-19 vaccination with or without accommodation

MHEL uses an online system for references. Applicants must be prepared to provide a minimum of three references to qualify for employment.
Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and we perform pre-employment drug screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

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