Director of Early Childhood Education in Denver, Colorado at Rocky Mountain Prep

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

About the Role

The Director of Early Childhood Education provides strategic leadership for Rocky Mountain Prep's early childhood programming, ensuring high-quality instruction, regulatory compliance, and exceptional outcomes for our youngest learners. This role partners with school leaders, teachers, and central office teams to strengthen curriculum, professional learning, licensing, enrollment, and quality improvement across the network. The Director champions developmentally appropriate, data-informed practices that prepare every child for long-term academic success while advancing Rocky Mountain Prep's mission to democratize college access for historically marginalized students and families.

ECE Directors at Rocky Mountain Prep will…

• Develop and strengthen a vertically aligned Early Childhood curriculum that integrates seamlessly with Rocky Mountain Prep's elementary academic program.
• Design and deliver high-quality professional learning for Early Childhood teachers, paraprofessionals, and instructional leaders.
• Lead the development of instructional protocols, including Individualized Professional Practice (IPP) and data meeting structures, to improve student outcomes.
• Develop tools, metrics, and evaluation systems that measure the success of Early Childhood students, classrooms, and programs.

• Coach school leaders, teachers, and instructional teams to implement high-quality Early Childhood instructional practices.
• Build leadership capacity among Early Childhood Grade Level Chairs to serve as licensing and instructional experts.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to achieve and maintain the highest Colorado Shines quality ratings.
• Support innovative Early Childhood programming, including mixed-age classroom models and specialized Early Childhood initiatives.

• Serve as the network lead for Early Childhood licensing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Advise schools on ECE and Universal Preschool (UPK) enrollment processes and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the Baby Bees infant and toddler program and supervise its program leadership.
• Manage network-wide Early Childhood special education (ECSE), substitute programming, and compliance systems.

• Partner with Talent to strengthen the recruitment, onboarding, and development of Early Childhood staff.
• Collaborate with school and central office leaders to support enrollment planning and operational decision-making.
• Cultivate relationships with state agencies, districts, and community partners to strengthen Early Childhood funding and programming.
• Contribute as a collaborative member of the Central Services team by embodying Rocky Mountain Prep's PEAK values and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful Pre-K teaching experience with demonstrated student outcomes.
• At least two years of experience coaching, leading, or developing educators.
• Deep knowledge of Colorado Early Childhood standards, instructional best practices, licensing requirements, and quality frameworks.
• Experience designing professional learning, coaching educators, and implementing data-informed instructional improvement.
• Strong project management, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet all Colorado Department of Education requirements, including required licensure, background check, and other employment requirements.
• Commitment to Rocky Mountain Prep's mission, values, and belief that every child deserves an excellent education.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Rocky Mountain Prep uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience designing or implementing Early Childhood curriculum.
• Experience leading Colorado Shines quality improvement efforts or Early Childhood licensing compliance.
• Experience supporting Universal Preschool (UPK), ECSE programming, or multi-site Early Childhood programs.

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 to $135,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a movement grounded in love, excellence, and equity. We believe that every child deserves access to a world-class education and that every adult deserves the coaching, care, and opportunity to grow while delivering it. High expectations and deep belonging define our culture: we celebrate diversity as a source of strength and push one another to create classrooms and teams where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a joyful, mission-driven community that balances data with heart, rigor with grace, and ambition with humility. At RMP, we cultivate the curiosity, confidence, and character that fuel lifelong learning and meaningful leadership.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

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