Assistant Director — Little Explorers Preschool

Riverside Baptist Church Assistant Director Little Explorers – Denver, CO (Full time)

To support the Preschool Director in leading daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high-quality early childhood education standards, and cultivating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Working at Riverside Church is a unique, rewarding and exciting opportunity to use your gifts and talents for a greater purpose — leading people to live the Jesus life.

The Assistant Director partners with the Preschool Director to oversee staff, students, and families while supporting operational excellence. This role provides leadership in curriculum implementation, staff development, parent communication, and licensing compliance. The Assistant Director steps in as acting director when the Director is absent and models professionalism, warmth, and excellence in all interactions.

• Assist in supervising, coaching, and supporting teaching staff
• Help facilitate staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Support teacher evaluations and performance improvement processes
• Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
• Step into classrooms as needed for coverage and support

• Ensure curriculum implementation aligns with state standards and program philosophy
• Support lesson plan review and classroom observations
• Maintain developmentally appropriate practices across all age groups
• Monitor classroom environments for safety, engagement, and compliance

• Maintain compliance with state childcare licensing regulations
• Support recordkeeping, documentation, and required reporting
• Assist with health, safety, and emergency preparedness procedures
• Ensure proper student-to-teacher ratios are maintained

• Build positive relationships with families
• Address parent questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Support enrollment processes, tours, and orientation
• Assist with community outreach and retention efforts

• Support scheduling, staff coverage, and daily operations
• Assist with billing, enrollment tracking, and attendance records
• Maintain student files and required documentation
• Help coordinate events, calendars, and school communications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (per state requirements)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Leadership & Team Development
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Organizational Excellence
• Parent Partnership & Communication

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, and sitting on the floor
• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors