Education Director
Summit County Preschool - San Francisco, CA, US, 94199
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Overview
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Overview
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position serves as a key member of the leadership team.
- 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.
- 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!