BASE Site Director

Child Care Innovations; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Child Care Innovations seeks a BASE Director to coordinate daily operations of the out-of-school time program in Colorado. You will plan activities, supervise children, foster relationships with school staff, and ensure licensing compliance with state requirements for a 30+ child program.

You will oversee program leaders, manage budgets and reports, and collaborate with families and community partners to provide high-quality services. Flexibility for remote work options is available.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 1st Aid/CPR and Universal Precautions certifications required.
• Two years of experience as a Director or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure licensing compliance with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for a school-age program.
• Plan and implement activities, supervise children, and coordinate daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum for ages 5–12 years.
• Maintain staffing schedules, supervise staff, and support professional development.
• Manage budget and reporting with accounting to ensure resources are used effectively.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Computer literacy

NAA standards knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the Role:

Child Care Innovations (CCI) BASE Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the out-of-school time program. This position is responsible for planning and implementing activities, providing direct supervision of children, fostering professional relationships with the school personnel, and securing supplies and reports for the program. This position is also responsible for complying with all licensing requirements and regulations as stated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for a program of 30+ children daily.

This position will close on Tuesday, October 8, 2026 at 4:00p.m.

Primary Duties:

• Ensure the program is in compliance with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood rules and regulations for licensing a School-Age Program. Comply with County Health Department regulations, Metro Fire Department regulations, and School District guidelines for safety and supervision. Enroll, interact, supervise and support children to ensure their safety by following and enforcing applicable policies and procedures. Promote the healthiness of the CCI BASE program by enrolling a minimum of 30+ kids per day. Supervise 1-3 Program Leaders as assigned.
• Administrative duties of filing, copying, preparing and implementing lesson plans, monthly calendars, newsletters, and other necessary site forms for child files and staff files. Develop, implement, and evaluate the curriculum for children ranging in age 5-12 years. Promote the positive reputation and image of the CCI BASE program by having an engaging and quality program.
• Maintain appropriate ratio and provide staff accountability and professional development. Preparing staff schedules, reviewing staff time sheets, assisting with evaluating Program Leader(s) performance, attending staff meetings, hosting family meetings, and other necessary meetings to facilitate communication and teamwork.
• Ensure program rooms and play areas are maintained, cleaned, and orderly. Assure that all materials are safe and in good repair for use of children in the program by inspecting, sanitizing, and replacing necessary materials and equipment. Secure supplies, materials and groceries for the program. Submit supporting documentation for accountability of resources.
• Develop and actively maintain positive communication and relationships with families, children, school personnel, administrative staff, and other community partners. Provide information regarding the program, children's development, and progress in the program to interested parties.
• Provide training for new staff and develop training plans for Program Leaders. Develop break schedules and themes for seasonal breaks.
• Observe the budget and spending guidelines for the site by familiarizing self with all aspects of the site budget processes to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints. Collaborate with the accounting team to collect records and payments for outstanding balances, along with denying care when necessary for non-payment of services. Prepare reports and monitor revenue and expenses monthly, and work with the accounting department to ensure accounts are in good standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support objectives of increasing access to high-quality early childhood services. This includes but is not limited to participation in meetings, outreach events and general support of operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Licenses or Certifications: 1st Aid/CPR, Universal Precautions Certification
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience working as a Director or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licenses or Certifications: Medication Administration, Director certification
• Experience: Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give and receive information accurately and present information to individuals
• Ability to use a computer to enter, retrieve and manipulate data
• Knowledge of National Afterschool Association (NAA) standards or other quality assessment/improvement programs

About Us:

Child Care Innovations has been a trusted provider of quality child care and enrichment programs in the Colorado community, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of every child we serve. Families choose us for our commitment to safe, creative, and nurturing program environments. Our team members love working here because of our supportive culture, meaningful mission, and the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every day.

Flexible work from home options available.