Assistant Director – Mt. Sopris Montessori School

Valley Settlement; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA with 3% match

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

Valley Settlement in Carbondale, CO, seeks a full-time Assistant Director to support Mt. Sopris Montessori School's daily on-site operations. The role covers classroom coverage, family relationships, admissions, and licensing compliance.

Montessori onboarding is provided to align with licensing requirements. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, may assume Director duties in their absence, and must meet Colorado CDEC qualifications.

Qualifications

• College Degree (Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or similar).
• Experience supervising, coaching, and supporting early childhood classroom staff.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, program quality, and safety.
• Experience communicating with families in a school or childcare setting.
• Sound judgment handling confidential or sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of Mt. Sopris Montessori School on-site.
• Cover classroom needs and coordinate staff coverage.
• Foster positive family relationships and manage admissions processes.
• Ensure day-to-day licensing compliance and assist in meeting Colorado CDEC requirements.

Skills

Supervision & coaching

Family communication

Admissions management

Licensing compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Tools

Colorado CDEC requirements

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Director to support the daily operations of Mt. Sopris Montessori School. This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on classroom coverage, family relationships, admissions, and day-to-day licensing compliance — the operational engine that keeps the school running smoothly day to day. Montessori training is provided as part of onboarding. This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with teaching staff and families. The Assistant Director assumes Director responsibilities in the Executive Director’s absence and must independently meet Colorado CDEC qualification requirements to do so.

Please see our Careers page for full job description.

Required Qualifications:

• College Degree (Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or similar)
• Experience supervising, coaching, and supporting early childhood classroom staff
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, program quality, and safety
• Experience communicating with families in a school or childcare setting
• Sound judgment handling confidential or sensitive matters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualifies as Director under current CDEC requirements for a Large Child Care Center
• Experience in a Montessori school or familiarity with Montessori philosophy
• Familiarity with CDEC licensing requirements and Colorado Shines PDIS
• Experience managing an admissions or enrollment pipeline

Schedule:

In-person, Monday–Friday during school operating hours, with occasional evenings or weekends for staff or family events. Both full-time and part-time schedules will be considered; for part-time schedules, hours are coordinated with the Executive Director and an on-site, Director-credentialed lead teacher to ensure licensing ratios are covered at all times.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Simple IRA with a match of up to 3% of salary, Health Insurance Stipend