Assistant Director: Lead Classroom Ops & Grow to Director

Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Lighthouse of Parker is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the School Director to ensure every classroom, teacher, and family interaction reflects the high standards of CLH. This role is ideal for someone ready to transition from Lead Teacher or current Assistant Director to more responsibility and a clear path toward a Director position.

You will support daily operations, supervise classrooms, assist with onboarding, licensing compliance, and curriculum implementation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in early childhood education leadership.
• Colorado Director Qualification or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable.
• Excellent communication skills with families, staff, and leadership.
• Organized, dependable, and calm under pressure.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the School Director in all aspects of daily operations.
• Supervise classroom environments and provide direct coaching and support to teaching staff.
• Step in as acting Director in the Director’s absence.
• Assist with new family onboarding, tours, and enrollment follow-up.
• Monitor and maintain licensing compliance, health and safety standards, and classroom ratios.
• Support staff scheduling, coverage, and substitute coordination.
• Help implement CLH curriculum standards and Lighthouse Pathways® programming across all classrooms.
• Communicate proactively with families to ensure concerns are addressed and relationships are strong.
• Assist with staff hiring, orientation, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Colorado licensing knowledge

Education

Colorado Director Qualification or ability to obtain

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Job description

Children's Lighthouse of Parker is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the School Director to ensure every classroom, teacher, and family interaction reflects the high standards of CLH. This role is ideal for someone ready to transition from Lead Teacher or current Assistant Director to more responsibility and a clear path toward a Director position.

You will support daily operations, supervise classrooms, assist with onboarding, licensing compliance, and curriculum implementation