Montessori Assistant Director - Operations & Family Relations

Valley Settlement; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA with 3% match

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

Valley Settlement in Carbondale, CO, seeks a full-time Assistant Director to support Mt. Sopris Montessori School's daily on-site operations. The role covers classroom coverage, family relationships, admissions, and licensing compliance.

Montessori onboarding is provided to align with licensing requirements. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, may assume Director duties in their absence, and must meet Colorado CDEC qualifications.

Qualifications

• College Degree (Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or similar).
• Experience supervising, coaching, and supporting early childhood classroom staff.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, program quality, and safety.
• Experience communicating with families in a school or childcare setting.
• Sound judgment handling confidential or sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of Mt. Sopris Montessori School on-site.
• Cover classroom needs and coordinate staff coverage.
• Foster positive family relationships and manage admissions processes.
• Ensure day-to-day licensing compliance and assist in meeting Colorado CDEC requirements.

Skills

Supervision & coaching

Family communication

Admissions management

Licensing compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Tools

Colorado CDEC requirements

Job description

Valley Settlement in Carbondale, CO, seeks a full-time Assistant Director to support Mt. Sopris Montessori School's daily on-site operations. The role covers classroom coverage, family relationships, admissions, and licensing compliance.

Montessori onboarding is provided to align with licensing requirements. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, may assume Director duties in their absence, and must meet Colorado CDEC qualifications.