Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director Creative Play Centers

Joint Initiatives; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discounted childcare

Retirement benefits

Health insurance options

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Creative Play Centers in Colorado Springs is seeking an enthusiastic Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director to lead a four-year-old classroom while supporting daily center operations and licensing compliance.

This unique role combines teaching with leadership responsibilities; you will mentor staff, engage families, ensure quality care, and help maintain a positive, professional culture.

Qualifications

• Meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood qualifications for an Assistant Director.
• Meet teacher qualifications for a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead a warm, engaging four-year-old classroom with developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Mentor staff and support daily center operations.
• Assist with licensing compliance and Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations.
• Maintain children’s records and required documentation.
• Coordinate scheduling, enrollment, tours, and family communication.
• Step into classrooms as needed to support the team.
• Promote a positive, professional culture for children and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Colorado Assistant Director Qualifications

Preschool Teacher Qualifications

Job description

Lead. Teach. Inspire. Make a Difference Every Day.

Creative Play Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced early childhood professional to join our leadership team! This unique position combines teaching in our four-year-old preschool classroom with Assistant Director responsibilities, making it perfect for someone who enjoys working directly with children while also helping lead a successful preschool.

For more than 50 years, Creative Play Centers has provided high-quality early childhood education to families throughout Colorado Springs. We believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, engaging experiences, and caring educators who love what they do.

As our Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director, you’ll spend part of your day leading a fun, engaging four-year-old classroom while also supporting the Director with the daily operation of the center. You’ll mentor staff, build relationships with families, help maintain licensing standards, and step in wherever needed to keep the center running smoothly.

Salary Range: $20-24/hour

What You’ll Do

As our four-year-old teacher, you will:

• Create a warm, engaging classroom where children can learn, explore, and grow.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families.
• Complete observations, assessments, and required classroom documentation.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

As Assistant Director, you will:

• Support the Director with daily center operations.
• Help coach, encourage, and support classroom staff.
• Assist with licensing compliance and Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations.
• Help maintain children’s records and required documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, enrollment, tours, and family communication.
• Step into classrooms as needed to support the team.
• Promote a positive, professional culture where both children and staff thrive.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood qualifications for an Assistant Director.
• Meet teacher qualifications for a preschool classroom.
• Have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hold or be willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and all required Colorado certifications.
• Successfully complete all required background checks.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is…

• Passionate about early childhood education.
• A confident classroom leader.
• Positive, dependable, and organized.
• A supportive mentor who enjoys helping others succeed.
• Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Committed to providing exceptional care and education for children.

Why You’ll Love Working Here…

Creative Play Centers has proudly served Colorado Springs families since 1971. We value teamwork, professionalism, and creating a workplace where employees feel appreciated and supported.

We offer competitive pay, paid training, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, paid holidays, discounted childcare, retirement benefits, health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, and a welcoming team that truly enjoys working together.