Education Director

Company: Summit County Preschool
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Summit County Preschool is seeking a dedicated and experienced Education Director to lead our educational programming and curriculum development efforts. This is a full-time leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest quality of early childhood education through collaboration, coaching, and curriculum oversight. The Education Director plays a vital role in supporting both student success and teacher growth within a creative curriculum and play-based environment.Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position serves as a key member of the leadership team.Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the Creative Curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and the Pyramid Model.
• Support the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of children through engaging and intentional lesson planning.
• Spend a minimum of 2 hours daily in classrooms to observe, mentor, and support teaching staff.
• Partner with Teachers to ensure curriculum fidelity and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Develop and oversee professional development plans for both individual educators and the center as a whole.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, including Colorado Shines Accreditation and School Readiness standards.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant state and local regulations, including those from the Colorado Department of Human Services, Health Department, and Fire Department.
• Conduct classroom observations to identify strengths, inconsistencies, and areas for growth.
• Assist with staff recruitment, training, evaluation, and performance management.
• Step in as Acting Executive Director or Classroom Teacher as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local school districts and community organizations.
• Lead educational programming for families, including parent education nights.
• Stay current on early learning trends and implement curricular innovations.
• Ability to work well with others and to foster a team environment.
• Collaborate with other Administrators to create and organize processes.
• Coordinate the purchase and inventory of classroom materials within approved budgets.Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an early childhood education setting with a focus on curriculum development.
• Director-qualified for Large Child Care Centers as per Colorado Office of Early Childhood standards.
• Trained in Creative Curriculum and/or Pyramid Model.
• Strong foundation in child development and early learning best practices.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience managing people and ability to lead a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strategic planning and organizational experience.
• Must be able to pass a full criminal background check, including fingerprinting and multi-state screenings if applicable.
• Fluent in English.Preferred Qualifications:
• In-depth experience with child assessments, screenings, and documentation.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards and state-wide quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, community engagement, and networking abilities.
• Experience fostering donor relationships and supporting center growth.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish.Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR;
• Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field plus six of the ten core ECE courses OR;
• Level 3 Credential or higher from PDIS.Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk frequently, bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and engage with children at their level.
• Use hands for classroom tools and actively communicate with students and staff at all levels.Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan.
• 40 hours PTO in your first year; 100 hours of PTO in your second year.
• 17 paid holidays/wellness days.
• 48 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Epic Ski Pass+ 5 days at Copper Mountain.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4-10 work schedule.If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead a talented team in a supportive and play-based environment, we encourage you to apply!
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