Director of Preschool

ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools.

Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM
-3:30 PM and in person, covers in Afternoon Tea during emergency coverage situations

Calendar: 12 months

Start Date: Ideal start in early November 2026

At Paddington Station Preschool, we have created an environment where educators are appreciated, childhood is celebrated, and families take an active role in supporting our community. We believe that preschool should be filled with laughter, joy, and a lot of fun! Paddington is looking for our next Director of Preschool to join our wonderful community and work alongside a team of highly skilled educators and in partnership with terrific families.

Position Overview: The Director of Preschool works in conjunction with the Head of School to support the day to day operations of the school. The Director oversees approximately 30 Faculty and is responsible for their supervision, growth, and development. The Director assists educators with implementing and planning a play based curriculum that is grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, child development, and the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines.

Additionally, the Director ensures that all licensing, health, and safety requirements are maintained at all times. Visible and accessible to families, the Director builds connections with families and is seen as a resource. The Director is an individual whose values and attitude embody and exemplify the school’s mission of promoting developmental growth through a foundation of strong intentional play-based community that values joy, creativity, collaboration, and family-school partnership.

As a member of the Admin Team, the Director collaborates regularly with the Head of School, Director of Admission, Director of Advancement and Community Engagement, Instructional Coach for Engagement and Belonging, Director of Facilities, In House Substitute, and Office Manager. The Director is a passionate, collaborative, hard-working professional with exceptional integrity, relationship, and communication skills.

Fundamental Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Possesses a strong knowledge and understanding of NAEYC best practices in play-based education, stays current on research in early learning and emergent curriculum. Advocates for Paddington's mission and pedagogical commitments, and understands the values and culture from which the school has grown, while carrying the school forward.

Assists teachers with lesson planning, thematic unit ideas, and implementation of an emergent curriculum.

Coordinates student assessments including twice a year conference reports and ASQ-3 screenings as needed.

Supervises all preschool faculty including strengths based observations, evaluation cycles, general documentation, and professional growth.

Serves as the first line of support and mentor for teachers regarding educational, student, and family needs.

Helps establish a classroom community in each of the classrooms that models best practices for a play-based early childhood school while maintaining an ITERS and ECERS lens.

Committed to engaging in the work of embracing diversity, educational equity, anti-racism, and anti-bias education.

Possesses a strong knowledge and understanding of NAEYC best practices in play-based education, stays current on research in early learning and emergent curriculum. Advocates for Paddington's mission and pedagogical commitments, and understands the values and culture from which the school has grown, while carrying the school forward.

Serves as a resource to staff regarding strategies for responding to a variety of students needs, behaviors and development. Coordinates services for students.

Schedules and facilitates staffings with outside therapists or mental health consultants to assist with partnership and collaboration

Provide information, assistance and communication with families including referral information

Maintains documentation for all meetings, recommendations, and referrals

Ensures that the Head of School is kept informed and up to date regarding relevant and essential information and uses discretion to elevate concerns in a timely manner.

Other tasks as assigned by Head of School

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school and keeps faculty and staff informed on school operations and logistics including the typical school day, Breakfast Club and…