Assistant Director Childcare

Assistant Director of Childcare

Situated at 9,545 feet above sea level in the heart of the breathtaking San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, The Town of Mountain Village was incorporated as a home-rule municipality in San Miguel County in 1995. Mountain Village is home to roughly 1,400 year-round residents and to the world-renowned Telluride Ski Resort.

At the Town of Mountain Village, we take pride in fostering an authentic and healthy community and workplace, where collaboration and respect are at the core of everything we do. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for creating a world-class resort community while preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us. Our mission is not only to be a market leader but also to be an employer of choice through career growth and opportunity, competitive wages and an excellent well-rounded benefit package.

If you share our vision for a better community, we invite you to explore the exciting job opportunities available. Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of Mountain Village!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1:
Curriculum Quality Control & Classroom Oversight

• Oversee the development, implementation, and consistency of developmentally appropriate curriculum across all classrooms (infant, toddler, and preschool), ensuring alignment with center philosophy and Colorado Shines quality standards.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and quality assurance reviews to assess curriculum fidelity, teaching practice, classroom environment, and child engagement; provide documented feedback to Lead Teachers.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to develop and refine monthly activity schedules, lesson plans, and learning materials that reflect best practices in early childhood education.
• Ensure all classrooms maintain age-appropriate, stimulating environments that support developmental milestones for children from birth to age 6.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teacher-child interactions to prepare and complete quality rating systems like, but not limited to, Colorado Shines QRIS or NAEYC rating scale observations. Using these observation tools identify areas for targeted coaching and improvement.
• Conduct assessments and developmental observations (ASQ/ASQ-SE) on enrolled children; assign and guide staff in supporting this process; communicate findings to families in a clear and timely manner.
• Engage directly with children through circle time, books, arts and crafts, songs, games, and structured play activities; model best practices for classroom staff.
• Supervise and monitor children's play activities; provide caregivers with developmentally grounded guidance and enrichment ideas.
• Ensure all classroom documentation, developmental records, and required forms are completed accurately and maintained in compliance with state regulations.
• Assist Lead Teachers in creating and maintaining stimulating, safe, and sanitary classroom environments.

Function 2:
Staff Training & Professional Development

• Design, coordinate, and deliver ongoing training programs for Childcare Assistants and Lead Teachers across all classroom settings, covering curriculum delivery, child development, behavior guidance, safety protocols, and family communication.
• Provide individualized coaching and mentoring to classroom staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and modeling of effective teaching strategies.
• Orient and onboard new hires, ensuring familiarity with center policies, curriculum frameworks, PDIS requirements, and state childcare regulations.
• Help to facilitate monthly in person meetings (will update as we hear more from staff at the end of the month) up to reinforce training priorities, address program…