Hope House Colorado

Position Summary: Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an assistant director (AD) who is responsible for supporting the leading of the Early Learning Center (ELC) for Hope House Colorado. The AD is responsible for supervising and leading staff and assisting the director of childhood education (DCE) in building a culture that exemplifies Hope House Core Values, implementation of programming that aligns with our educational philosophy and principles, running the summer program, managing parent communication, and ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing and Colorado Shines standards. What you’ll be doing: Provide supervision for operations assistant, summer camp staff, ELC teachers and ELC assistant teachers Oversee daily operations of the ELC in partnership with DCE, including programming, staff and quality of care Lead classroom scheduling, coverage and support to ensure child/staff ratio for all classrooms and compliance with childcare regulations Maintain accurate teacher and child records needed for licensing and Colorado Shines Assist the DCE in ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing standards and state and federal laws to maintain license, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and local fire department regulations Lead and implement professional learning, lesson planning, classroom fidelity checks, and coaching for Creative Curriculum, Orange (Bible) Curriculum and Social-Emotional strategies as appropriate Lead and implement Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment System professional learning, assessment schedule, management of TS Gold System, teaching coaching to utilize data to make decisions to increase child outcomes Direct annual professional learning for ELC (required and based on needs of ELC), including identifying needs, scheduling, budgeting and managing presenters Assist the DCE in the compliance and quality of the ELC to reach and maintain a Colorado Shine 5-star rating (learning environment, leadership management and administrative plans, family engagement and child health program) Promoting   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if… You are larger center certified (required) You possess Infant Nursery Program Supervisor credential or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (required) You have experience in early childhood setting serving infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers (required) You have two years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing staff (required) You are familiar with ELC licensing regulations (required) You are knowledgeable of early childhood education, child development principles and practices, and early intervention best practices (preferred) You have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum (preferred) You have knowledge and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents (preferred) Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range $52,000 - $64,000 Benefits Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays : HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor. Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline February 27, 2025

Position Summary Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring a Residential Assistant Manager. As the Residential Assistant Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for the Hope House Residential Program, supporting up to eight teen moms and their children while fostering a healthy team culture. This role manages the intake process and directly supervises the Residential Advisor team, focusing on their professional development and the execution of resident growth plans. Working a standard weekday schedule with alternating on-call weeks, the manager also ensures accurate documentation and maintains adequate staffing levels to provide 24/7 house coverage. What you’ll be doing Responsible for ensuring we have adequate staffing including sub staff and volunteers to ensure the house is always covered  Provide quality supervision, coaching, and professional development for the Lead Residential Advisor and Residential Advisors through weekly one-on-ones and performance tracking utilizing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) tools. EOS training is provided.  Act as a key member of the Residential Decision-Making team, overseeing the application, intake, and needs assessment process for new residents.  Ensure that all Residential documentation and data input into HHC software platforms are accurate and up to date.  Promoting   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if … Experience working with at-risk populations, specifically teen moms, within a community living or residential environment.  Are resourceful and reliable, with a commitment to maintaining professional excellence and organizational accountability.  Possess leadership skills with the proven ability to navigate complex team dynamics and foster a healthy staff culture.  Strong ability to lead, mentor, and coach others, moving staff toward professional growth and self-sufficiency.  You are available to work onsite at our Arvada location Monday-Friday and be on call bi-weekly. Who we are Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day! Salary Range $ 49,926- $59,967 per year  Benefits Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 6 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays : HHC observes eleven (11) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor. Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Employer Based Childcare : Employer Based Childcare: Employees receive a discount for their child(ren)’s childcare tuition if they are enrolled in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline March 13th, 2026

Position Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand-new, beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact. A preschool teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers.[DS1] As a preschool teacher, you will work within a team to support children across all developmental domains by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The preschool teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for maintaining the classroom and building safety and appearance. Teachers are responsible for continuing to develop professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood education. What you will be doing: Build a positive, trusting and working relationship with each child and family through daily communication in a warm, approachable and supportive manner Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques Provide individualized care for children to ensure children’s health and safety Provide daily activities based on a child’s needs and interests that stimulate learning in all areas of child development to include physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children Plan and implement engaging, fun and developmentally appropriate daily lessons using the Creative Curriculum, providing individualized support for children to meet developmental milestones across all learning domains Plan, prepare and implement daily Orange Curriculum to foster the spiritual development of each child, including sending weekly parent cue cards home to support family engagement Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, and share frequent updates with parents Works in collaboration with leadership team and early intervention professionals to provide parents with referrals to early intervention services for their child when necessary Positively interacts with classroom volunteers Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Regulations, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations that govern child care facilities Promotes   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if … Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 36 college credit hours in early childhood education or related field (preferred) OR… Meet Colorado State Child Care Licensing educational qualification standards (required) You have a PDIS Level 3 Credential (required) Experience working with children ages infancy through five, including lesson planning (required) Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there. Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, with great benefits, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range: $44,720-$51,688/year depending on education and experience Hours: This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is eight hours per day between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits: HHC benefits are available to employees who consistently work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Benefits offered are subject to change at HHC's sole discretion. Health Benefits:   Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA:   Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation:   Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays:   HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Hourly employees who work on actual holidays will be paid time and one-half. In addition, the ELC is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sick Leave:   HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center at a discounted rate. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline: Hope House Colorado is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.