Assistant Director

About This Role

Timberline Learning Center seeks a caring, growth-minded individual to join our early childhood team. The Assistant Director (AD) is a vital connector for Timberline Learning Center, building the operational and relational infrastructure that lets teachers focus on children and helps families feel welcome, from first contact through prekindergarten graduation. As a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Instructional Coach, the AD manages the school's enrollment, compliance, communications, and resources, and oversees facilities so the physical environment supports learning as the “third teacher.”

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our staff believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world. Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old. Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships.

If you are interested in joining our highly dedicated and talented team and enjoy teaching capable and curious young students please reach out. In close partnership with the Executive Director, the AD helps strengthen school culture, grow family and volunteer engagement, support fundraising and new program development, and ensure a positive experience for staff, children, and families.

• Serves as a key member of the administrative team by advancing the school mission and models TLC's essential expectations
• Financial Management of Tuition, Billing & Purchasing
• Manages Enrollment & Family Engagement
• Responsible for Licensing, Health & Safety Compliance
• Create a welcoming and professional office space & ensure safety of facility
• Maintain staff scheduling & staff support
• Assist with administrative projects

• Valid Large Center Director Qualification (State of Colorado) and active PDIS Level III or higher
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• 3+ years of administrative, assistant directing, or operational leadership experience in an early childhood setting
• Strong administrative, operational, and financial acumen, including office management, purchasing, and vendor/billing experience
• Working knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing regulations
• Appreciation for the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the ability to communicate its value to families

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Non-Profit Management, or Business/Finance
• Deep knowledge of child development, emergent curriculum, and the Summit County early childhood landscape
• Experience with Quick Books, Excel or student information/database systems
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities
• Proven ability to build, support, and retain strong teams

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• EPIC ski pass
• Wellness benefit
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Vision
• Dental
• Childcare Discount
• Paid professional development