Childcare Center Director

HighPointe Academy; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HighPointe Academy is seeking an Early Childhood Education Center Director in Aurora, CO, offering a dynamic leadership role in promoting early childhood education. The candidate will oversee operations, manage staff, and engage with families while providing a nurturing environment for children. The role includes competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Training and Professional Development

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

No Nights & No Weekends

Competitive Pay and Bonus Incentives

Fun and Child-Centered Culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in management and leadership in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must pass background checks and meet state requirements.
• Strong skills in sales, customer service, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day center operations aligned with early childhood philosophy.
• Manage interviewing, onboarding, and scheduling of staff.
• Drive enrollment and create partnerships with families.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Colorado Director's Letter

Job description

We are seeking an Early Childhood Education Center Director for one of our licensed child care centers High Pointe Academy located in Aurora, CO

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education. Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our students through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.

Schedule:Ability to open and close the school when needed. Some days shifts will require longer than an 8-hour day.

Compensation: $62,500 - $70,000 annually plus quarterly incentives. Please note that the compensation range is based on relevant education and experience.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Pay and Bonus Incentives
• Paid Training and Professional Development – We GROW Leaders!
• Willing to Train with our In-House Digital and Practical Training System
• No Nights & No Weekends!!
• Staff and Community Events
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off*40 hours of PTO roll over to following year*
• Benefits that focus on Family and Employee Wellness (health, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Advancement Opportunities
• Center Director Appreciation throughout the Year
• Dedication to Excellence and High Standards
• Fun and Child-Centered Culture
• Purpose, Mission Driven and Passion!!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates, bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or Colorado Directors Letter.
• Previousmanagementand leadershipexperience in a licensed childcare facility
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of families and children
• Demonstrated strong skills in sales and customer service.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and collaboration.
• Budget and financial accountability and revenue-generation experience preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
• Candidate must also pass all background checks and meet state requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-daycenteroperations in line with our early childhood philosophy
• Interviewing and onboarding candidates; scheduling and allocation of staffing across the center
• Serve as a mentor/coach to early childhood team
• Focus on new enrollments, tours,marketing, andsuccessfully grow enrollment
• Create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence
• Be a sales advocate for the center and drive enrollment
• Manage tuition,payrolland center expensesin line with budget
• Articulate in explaining importance of early childhood education (ECE) in child’s development
• Builds relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families
• Develops teaching staff by conducting ongoing observations, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities
• Ensures orientation and training is received by all new and experienced teachers and/or others and equips employees with job-critical knowledge and education
• Ensure on-going in-house marketing, i.e. regular use of inquiry cards, follow up inquiries, mailings, enrollment retention activities completed by staff
• Display leadership skills
• Performed related duties as assigned

If you have a positive attitude and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

HighPointe Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

This position will remain open until filled.

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