Plaza Clinic · 10 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 focused on providing high-quality early childhood education to children from birth to age five. The Director of Classroom Programs will lead and support classroom teams to ensure effective programming and compliance, while also serving as a liaison between classroom staff and senior leadership.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance, and direct support to classroom teams and Child Development Supervisors
Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood programming for children from birth to age five
Strengthen classroom practice by removing barriers and clarifying expectations
Ensure 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
Help 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
CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities
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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