Early Childhood Programs & Compliance Assistant

Novastar Kids Co; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick time

Childcare discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Novastar Kids Co. is seeking an Early Childhood Education Director Assistant to support the Director in daily operations of the early childhood program. The role ensures effective staff supervision, regulatory compliance, student safety, family communication, and accurate records.

You will collaborate with teachers, nurses, and specialists to support student learning plans and daily routines, while maintaining licensing standards and professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Early Childhood Education or 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.
• Successful completion of required criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Experience working with diverse children and families is preferred.

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.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, special education providers, and other professionals to support student learning plans, accommodations, and individual care needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Supervision

Family collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education degree preferred

Job description

Novastar Kids Co. is seeking an Early Childhood Education Director Assistant to support the Director in daily operations of the early childhood program. The role ensures effective staff supervision, regulatory compliance, student safety, family communication, and accurate records.

You will collaborate with teachers, nurses, and specialists to support student learning plans and daily routines, while maintaining licensing standards and professional development for staff.