Childcare Director

The Nest Schools

Childcare Director leading an Early Childhood Education program at The Nest Schools. Emphasizing value of Early Childhood Education while supporting and mentoring teachers in a positive workplace.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLittleton • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the school
Embrace the value of Early Childhood Education
Support and mentor teachers
Ensure classroom budgets are utilized effectively
Deliver high-quality educational experiences for children and families
Collaborate with staff to promote a positive workplace culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous Director Experience required.
Preferably in large school Early Childhood Education
Required Director Credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits and MONEY – best paid in the industry!
Career growth opportunities
Centralized billing and receivables to relieve you of unneeded administrative duties
Centralized call screening - to give you more time to focus on the quality of programs and children, families, and staff.
Centralized hiring screening
Outside professional development opportunities - eg. NAEYC conferences, Nest Conferences, and more
Fellowship with other directors both regionally and throughout the company
Mentor Programs
Director Retreats – training, with the most dynamic speakers and presenters in our industry
Nest University - the most INNOVATIVE approach, ANYWHERE to providing training and certificate programs leading to real career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood Education in the childcare/preschool space
Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program

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Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationorganizational skillscommunicationbudget managementpositive workplace culture

Certifications

Director Credential