POSITION: Subdirector.

DUTIES: A Subdirector to support the Director in leadership of our early childhood center. The Subdirector would be required to step into the director role if the Director were on leave or could not be physically present at the Center for extended periods. This position can be structured in one of two ways: the Subdirector can play the role of a lead teacher during the majority of their hours, and support the Director when needed. Alternatively, the Subdirector could play an administrative role supporting the Director from a Business Administrative side. Scroll down to learn about each option. In both cases, the Subdirector must be director-qualified in early childhood. In the absence of the Director, the Subdirector will step into the role of the Director and execute the following leadership responsibilities while the Director is out. * Maintain a culture of professionalism, excellence, and vibrancy * Cultivate an inclusive environment that is welcoming to people of all backgrounds, identities, and life circumstances * Foster a collaborative approach to early childhood education and care between staff and families * Oversee and regularly evaluate curriculum, lesson plans and daily routines to ensure quality standards are in place * Coordinate daily operations * Respond to emergencies and critical incidents * Attend and possibly lead staff meetings in absence of director * Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and requirements * Maintain communications with Board of Directors and families of the organization Subdirector / Lead Teacher Classroom Management and Culture * Plan and implement educational activities * Encourage and promote positive behaviors in the classroom * Observe and track children's development * Improve classroom environment to fit the developmental and physical needs of children Childcare Philosophy * Attend children's basic needs such as: feeding, changing diapers, dressing them, interacting. * Establish nurturing, positive, and welcoming environments for children and families * Implement various learning methods through stories, games, art, self-initiated play * Support child's strengths as a co-learner * Promote diversity in the classroom Professional Development * Show an interest in wanting to pursue further educational opportunities through trainings or courses * Participate in trainings and professional development activities/meetings * Complete and maintain annual training requirements * Mentor junior staff Other duties * Support administrative tasks of Director as needed * Other duties as assigned in order to ensure quality operations ALTERNATIVELY Subdirector / Business Administrator Administrative Duties * Submit all timesheets to the bookkeeper * Support in tracking all enrollment and billing, including CCCAP and UPK * Facilitate enrollment, admissions, and classroom placement * Maintain staff files and paperwork up to date * Help make decisions in hiring and supervising staff Financial Management * Collaborate with the Director and Board of Directors to establish and adhere to operational budget * Pursue grant funding opportunities, and ensure compliance to grant tracking and reporting * Help track budget and how to use it efficiently Family Engagement * Maintain ongoing, proactive open communication and engagement with families * Help coordinate parent/teacher conferences * Support in coordinating staff and family activities Other duties * Teach in classrooms as needed due to staff absences, or to help teachers get breaks * Other duties as assigned in order to ensure quality operations

REQUIREMENTS: Meets qualifications for Large Center Director with the State of Colorado.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Good communication, problem solving, organizational skills. Experience with computers, tablets, mobile devices, and other office technology. Ability to learn new technology tools and p atforms that further the mission of the organization. Experience managing confidential information. Maintain open communication with parents and other staff. Will need to submit to a drug screen and background screen prior to being hired.

PREFERRED: Spanish language fluency and literacy. Excitement to support the program's transition towards a bilingual model in the future. Cultural humility, and experience in working with multicultural communities. Competency with Google G-Suite, Brightwheel, and Wix website updates.

WAGE: Wage is $23-$26 hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime). **When filling in for the Director for more than 10 consecutive program days, the Sub Director's pay will become salaried, exempt in the Director Pay range (currently $54,800 - $62,400 or an equivalent to $26-$30/hou