Summary

Are you wanting to make a future impact as an Early Childhood Leader but just can't find a way to move from the classroom into the next step? Some people even worry if they are capable. I am here to tell you that if you are thinking about it- you are capable. I am an impassioned ECE Director of over 20 years and I am looking for a driven mentee who wants to develop exceptional skills as an ECE Director and eventually move into the leadership position.

Bright Sprouts Learning is a brand new school serving infants and toddlers in Aurora, CO!

We are currently interviewing for a Assistant Director: Director in Training who passionately aligns with our mission and vision of supporting children, teachers, and families with whole-system, whole-person programming.

Statement of Philosophy:

Bright Sprouts Learning is a holistically driven center focused on the well-being of working families, early childhood educators, and the early childhood journey.

Statement of Curriculum:

Using a Learning Stories approach our early childhood teachers facilitate Emergent Curriculum through documentation, research, reflection and planning.

Duties

• Support consistent efficiency and integrity of school administrative systems
• Support and empower teachers to reach their day to day highest potential
• Oversee enrollment processes, files, and support families as needed
• Manage the inventory and care of school materials ranging from curriculum to operational
• Generate a warm and welcoming environment for families, children, and teachers
• Assist teachers in managing Learning Story Portfolios
• Provide passionate support to classrooms and teachers when needed
• Become familiar with all student's names, needs, as well as their family's
• Answer enrollment questions and schedule tours
• Support the Director in maintaining high quality programming and team satisfaction
• Assist in maintaining compliance to all regulatory guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years early childhood leady teaching experience.
• Strong desire to invest in personal leadership skills and goals.
• Alignment with emergent curriculum and play-based approaches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills. 
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. 
• A strong understanding of child development and desire to learn more.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Early Childhood 3.0 Colorado Certification

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an assistant director
• Strongly developed leadership skills.
• Desire for furthering education in early childhood· 
• Future goals of impactful leadership in Early Childhood.

Benefits

Holiday pay

PTO

Director Training/Mentorship