Plaza Clinic · 7 hours ago
Director of Classroom Programs
Colorado Springs, CO
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$84K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expPlaza Clinic is dedicated to providing early childhood education for children living in poverty and those facing special circumstances. The Director of Classroom Programs will lead and support classroom teams to ensure high-quality programming for children from birth to age five, while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance instructional practices and compliance. This role is essential for connecting classroom staff with leadership to promote informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance, and direct support to classroom teams and Child Development Supervisors to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood programming for children from birth to age five
Strengthen classroom practice by removing barriers, clarifying expectations, and ensuring that teachers and supervisors have the tools, resources, and support needed to do their best work
Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Early Education and the Director of Specialized Services to ensure that instructional practices, compliance requirements, and comprehensive services are well-integrated and responsive to the day-to-day realities of classrooms
Serve as a key connector between classroom staff and senior leadership, elevating classroom perspectives to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, Special Education, Educational Administration or other closely related field
Minimum of three (3) years of successful management and supervisory experience in a preschool, Head Start, or licensed childcare setting
Strong working knowledge of Colorado Child Care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through collaboration, coaching, and relationship-building
Knowledge of organizational planning and operations, including goal setting, resource allocation, staffing, budgeting, and continuous quality improvement
Knowledge of early childhood instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, child and adult learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and outcomes assessment focusing on all domains of development
Knowledge of human resource policies and performance management practices
Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other relevant software systems
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required)
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado
Preferred
Graduate degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, Special Education, Educational Administration or other closely related field. (strongly preferred)
Two or more years of successful teaching experience with primary responsibility for a classroom of infants, toddlers and/or preschool
Knowledgeable and experience working in Head Start, Early Head Start, and/or public or private pre-school agencies
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with families, staff, and local education agencies
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays/Breaks
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Aflac supplemental insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Basic Life insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Full well-being program
Company
Plaza Clinic
A Plaza Clinic é um conceito com uma visão integrada do que é o bem estar total, onde se prestam diversos serviços com o objectivo de ajudar os nossos clientes a atingirem e manterem o equilíbrio do seu corpo, melhorando o seu estado de espírito.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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