Job Title: Early Childhood Director Location: Highlands Academy (2860 N. Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80212) Position: Full-Time, Year-round Salary: Based on Education and Experience Start Date: October 14, 2025

About Us: Highlands Academy is a vibrant and nurturing early childhood education center committed to fostering the development of young children through play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and a strong partnership with families. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We operate year-round with full business hours of 7:30AM-5:30PM.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Early Childhood Director to lead our early learning program. The Director will oversee daily operations, curriculum implementation, staff supervision, licensing compliance, and family engagement. This is a leadership role requiring a blend of educational expertise, administrative skills, and a deep passion for early childhood development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the early childhood program (infants through pre-K).

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate teaching and support staff.

Ensure compliance with all state licensing requirements and accreditation standards.

Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate is curriculum aligned with best practices.

Manage budgets, enrollment, and resources efficiently.

Foster strong relationships with families, staff, and the broader community.

Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.

Lead staff training, professional development, and team-building efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (required).

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Knowledge of state licensing regulations and early learning standards.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Knowledge of Colorado Shines Quality Improvement Rating, Denver Preschool Program, Universal Preschool program, and NAEYC

What we offer:

Competitive salary (based on education and experience) and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Paid Time Off & scheduled closures/holidays

Opportunities to shape and grow an exceptional early childhood program

Please submit a cover letter and resume to LauraK@thehighlandsacademy.com

This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this business. All inquiries about employment at this business should be made directly to this location.