Early Childhood Education Director Assistant (Campus 1)

Novastar Kids Co; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastar Kids Co. is a forward-thinking school serving children from infancy through 8th grade.

The Early Childhood Education Director Assistant supports the Director in daily operations of the early childhood program, ensuring staff supervision, regulatory compliance, student safety, family communication, accurate records, and consistent implementation of school policies and procedures. The role collaborates with teachers, nurses, and other professionals to support student learning plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Three years of early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing requirements and early childhood regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise, support, and collaborate with teachers and other staff.
• Ability to work effectively with families, children, and interdisciplinary service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced early childhood environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and challenging behaviors professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with diverse children and families is preferred.
• Successful completion of required criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily center operations and implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Monitor student attendance, health and safety procedures, classroom operations, and required documentation.
• Coordinate daily and weekly staff schedules and classroom coverage.
• Support staff supervision, communication, delegation of duties, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, training, professional development, and employee records.
• Maintain compliance with Colorado childcare licensing requirements and applicable federal, state, and county regulations.
• Maintain required student, staff, health, safety, licensing, and compliance records.
• Monitor classroom environments for health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support licensing inspections, meetings, corrective actions, and required reporting.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and community service providers.
• Conduct center tours and orientations for prospective and newly enrolled families.
• Respond to family questions, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, special education providers, and other professionals to support student learning plans, accommodations, and individual care needs.
• Support classroom instruction, student behavior, attendance, documentation, and daily routines as needed.
• Assist with classroom materials, supplies, sanitation, food handling, and health and safety practices.
• Provide classroom supervision or coverage when operational needs require.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding and toileting, when required.
• Support positive behavior guidance and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Supervision

Staff collaboration

Family collaboration

Multitasking

Stress management

Confidentiality

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Novastar Kids Co. is an innovative school serving children from infancy through 8th grade. Our educational approach emphasizes STEAM, world languages, project-based learning, and whole-child development. We are committed to creating a supportive learning community where students, families, and educators thrive together.

About Novastar Kids Co.

Novastar Kids Co. is an innovative school serving children from infancy through 8th grade. Our educational approach emphasizes STEAM, world languages, project-based learning, and whole-child development. We are committed to creating a supportive learning community where students, families, and educators thrive together.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Education Director Assistant supports the Director in the daily operations of the early childhood program. This role helps ensure effective staff supervision, regulatory compliance, student safety, family communication, accurate records, and consistent implementation of school policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support daily center operations and implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Monitor student attendance, health and safety procedures, classroom operations, and required documentation.
• Coordinate daily and weekly staff schedules and classroom coverage.
• Support staff supervision, communication, delegation of duties, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, training, professional development, and employee records.
• Maintain compliance with Colorado childcare licensing requirements and applicable federal, state, and county regulations.
• Maintain required student, staff, health, safety, licensing, and compliance records.
• Monitor classroom environments for health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support licensing inspections, meetings, corrective actions, and required reporting.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and community service providers.
• Conduct center tours and orientations for prospective and newly enrolled families.
• Respond to family questions, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, special education providers, and other professionals to support student learning plans, accommodations, and individual care needs.
• Support classroom instruction, student behavior, attendance, documentation, and daily routines as needed.
• Assist with classroom materials, supplies, sanitation, food handling, and health and safety practices.
• Provide classroom supervision or coverage when operational needs require.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding and toileting, when required.
• Support positive behavior guidance and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Three years of early childhood teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing requirements and early childhood regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise, support, and collaborate with teachers and other staff.
• Ability to work effectively with families, children, and interdisciplinary service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced early childhood environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and challenging behaviors professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with diverse children and families is preferred.
• Successful completion of required criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Required Certifications & Training

• Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher qualification/certification, as applicable.
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 or higher.
• Completion of all required Colorado Department of Human Services and Early Childhood Department training and certifications.
• Maintenance of all required certifications, licenses, and professional development.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick time
• Childcare discounts
• Retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novastar Kids Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Colorado, or local law.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified to meet the needs of the school.

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