Early Childhood Program Operations Coordinator

Novastar Kids Co; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick time

Childcare discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Novastar Kids Co. in Centennial, CO, seeks an Early Childhood Education Director Assistant to support the Director in daily operations of the early childhood program.

You will help supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage family communication, maintain records, and uphold school policies and procedures while promoting a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants through early elementary. Collaborate with teachers, nurses, and service providers to support individual learning

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 environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
• Experience with diverse children and families preferred.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting completed as required.

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 onboarding, training, professional development, and employee records.
• Maintain compliance with Colorado childcare licensing requirements and related regulations.
• Maintain required records for students, staff, health, safety, licensing, and compliance.
• Monitor classroom environments for health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support licensing inspections, meetings, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and community providers.
• Conduct center tours and orientations for prospective and newly enrolled families.
• Respond to family questions, concerns, and requests professionally and timely.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, special education providers, and other professionals to support learning plans and care needs.
• Support classroom instruction, student behavior, attendance, documentation, and routines as needed.
• Assist with materials, supplies, sanitation, food handling, and health practices.
• Provide supervision or coverage when needed.
• Assist students with personal care needs as required.
• Support positive behavior guidance and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Three years of early childhood teaching experience

Job description

Novastar Kids Co. in Centennial, CO, seeks an Early Childhood Education Director Assistant to support the Director in daily operations of the early childhood program.

You will help supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage family communication, maintain records, and uphold school policies and procedures while promoting a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants through early elementary. Collaborate with teachers, nurses, and service providers to support individual learning