Early Childhood Onsite Director - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks an Early Childhood Education Onsite Director to lead an inclusive preschool program for ages 3 to 5½. You will plan and oversee individualized education plans, communicate with guardians, and supervise staff to ensure a safe, nurturing environment that supports developmental milestones.

Daily duties include supervising classroom operations, coordinating with school nurses and special educators, and ensuring compliance with licensing and district policies.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma is required/preferred.
• CDHS Early Childhood Director qualification verification may be required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Colorado Shines PDIS registered or in process.
• Ability to use basic office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor each student’s educational program; supervise classroom activities.
• Supervise para-educators; manage training and evaluations.
• Attend IEP meetings and support goals with special educators.
• Oversee daily classroom operations, materials, attendance, and safety.
• Supervise playground activities and supervise large motor activities.
• Write progress reports and conduct parent conferences.
• Enter and manage student data in TS GOLD or equivalent.
• Participate in professional development trainings and PLCs.

Skills

Classroom supervision

IEP collaboration

Communication

Staff development

Crisis management

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

CDHS Early Childhood Director qualification

First Aid/CPR certification

Colorado Shines PDIS registered

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Title: Early Childhood Education Onsite Director
• FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Classification Group: Early Childhood Education
• Supervising Position: Director or designee
• Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel
• Pay Range: Range 11
• Last Updated: 7/2/2025
• Pay Information
• Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Facilitate learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3 to 5 ½ years); plan and administer small and large group instruction. Form and implement student educational programs; support and follow through with individual education plan (IEP) goals and accommodations. Communicate with district staff and/or student guardians regarding student progress; conduct parent conferences. Tend to the personal needs of students including lifting, diapering, and custodial/toilet training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Plan, implement, and monitor each student’s educational program. Supervise students in the classroom. Plan and facilitate small and large instructional group activities that are developmentally appropriate. Provide a safe, nurturing, and orderly classroom environment conducive to the growth and development of each student with readily accessible, age appropriate materials. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 20%.
• 2. Supervise, evaluate, and maintain records for program employees. Supervise para-educators in the classroom, including delegating work, training, directing work, assigning work, and resolving problems. Communicate and encourage professional growth opportunities for para-educators. May observe para-educators’ performance to provide input for annual evaluations completed by the Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Purchase classroom supplies as needed and according to district guidelines. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 20%.
• 3. Attend and participate in meetings related to early childhood students’ IEPs. Support and follow through with students’ IEP goals and accommodations by collaborating and planning with special educators, working individually or in small groups with students with IEP goals, developing activities to meet the goals, etc. Attend licensing meetings with the school nurse. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 20%.
• 4. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials and toys, student discipline, addressing parent complaints, daily attendance, daily anecdotes/progress notes, correspondence books, proper food handling and sanitation practices, tending to student’s personal needs, etc. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%.
• 5. Supervise children on the playground. Handle emergencies and injuries in a safe and professional manner. Plan and implement meaningful activities for large motor periods. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%.
• 6. Write student progress reports and conduct parent conferences. Communicate with student guardians and district special educators regarding student progress and/or issues. Frequency: Weekly. Percentage of Time: 10%.
• 7. Complete Inter-Rater Reliability and collect sufficient student data and input into My Teaching Strategies (TS GOLD); meet deadlines for three checkpoints a year, as mandated by the State of Colorado. Frequency: Weekly. Percentage of Time: 5%.
• 8. Attend and participate in professional development trainings including First Aid/CPR, crisis prevention intervention, literacy, excellence in equity, communication strategies, social/emotional development, etc. Attend professional learning communities (PLCs). Frequency: Quarterly. Percentage of Time: 5%.
• 13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• One (1) year of Early childhood education/preschool teacher, instructor, or educational assistant/para experience professional work experience
• Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Early Childhood Director qualification (verification letter required)
• First Aid/CPR certification or completion of an introduction class to First Aid/CPR
• Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) registered
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic word processing skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to follow all Federal and State licensing rules and regulations
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary special education team, as well as with other professionals
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to run and retrieve children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• May be required to assist students with custodial needs (feeding, toilet)
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal school district environment that may include potential volatile outbursts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Three (3) years of preschool teaching experience
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Colorado Shines PDIS 3.0 Level 3
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement