Childcare Director-In-Training

Childcare Director-In-Training | Fort Collins

Love making a difference? You'll fit right in.

There’s something truly special about knowing you’re shaping a child’s future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making an impact.

Now is a great time to join our team.  For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been nurturing young minds and helping children thrive. Our teachers are the foundation of who we are, and the heart of our success. And we’d love for you to be a part of our next 50 years!

Compensation & Pay Range:
Salary range: $22.00-$24.00 plus FREE childcare

Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service.

Fort Collins Locations:

• 2060 Perennial Lane
• 2482 Miles House Avenue
• 1080 West Lake Street

Childcare Director in Training Responsibilities:
What’s it like in administration at our school?

• Working in conjunction with a training center director, help oversee the daily operations of childcare school in accordance with state licensing and company policies, including administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions of the facility.
• Partner with families to provide the best care and early education for their children.
• Assist with the implementation of our curriculum, including developmentally-appropriate play and classroom environments.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, and others.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and supervising teammates (i.e. administrators, teachers, and support staff). 
• Be in ratio in the classrooms as needed for center operations.

Requirements

• Director Qualification in Colorado for Large Centers
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or related field required.
• Two to five years of experience in licensed childcare required.
• Previous management or administrative experience in childcare preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in a variety of business-related programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel within the Concord-Charlotte area.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working at The Sunshine House:
Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you! 

• Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.
• Free childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities  
  
• Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you’d like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.
• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
  
• Work-Life Balance: Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn – including 7 paid holidays.
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

• Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.
• Paid trainings & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

About The Sunshine House:
For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love coming to work every day because I truly en