Top 27 Child development Jobs in Ignacio, Co

Child Care Floating Director
Willowbrae Academy —Colorado
- $24.70 - $29.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Animas Valley Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Site Coordinator
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
- Public school
Toddler Teacher Aide
Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start) —Durango, CO
- $17.56 - $19.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Florida Mesa Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $18.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public school
- Elementary school
Riverview Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $18.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public school
- Elementary school
Animas Valley Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $18.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public school
- Elementary school
Green Team Advisor, Riverview Elementary, Adjunct
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $1,000 a month
- Mid-level
4d
26/27 Bus Monitor, Transportation Department, .625 FTE
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $22.40 - $23.56 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- No experience needed
3d
Park Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $18.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Public school
- Elementary school
Middle School Custodian
Bayfield School District —Bayfield, CO
- $17.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
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13d
Green Team Advisor, Sunnyside Elementary, Adjunct
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $1,000 a month
- Mid-level
Green Team Advisor, Big Picture High School, Adjunct
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $1,000 a month
- High school
- Mid-level
- Public school
Green Team Advisor, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary, Adjunct
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $1,000 a month
- Mid-level
Program Leader
Athletes Global Corporation —Durango, CO
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- School experience
- Google Workspace
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Green Team Advisor, Escalante Middle School, Adjunct
Durango School District 9-R —Durango, CO
- $1,000 a month
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Middle school
Intermediate School Custodian
Bayfield School District —Bayfield, CO
- $17.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
12d
Youth Dungeons & Dragons Club Program Leader
City of Durango —Durango, CO
- $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
10d
Head Daycare Leader
City of Durango —Durango, CO
- $18.25 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
Gymnastics Coach I
City of Durango —Durango, CO
- $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
School Site Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County —Durango, CO
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply

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Child Care Floating Director

Willowbrae Academy -
Colorado

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.70 - $29.75 an hour

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Operations management
Employee relationship building
First Aid Certification
Child Care Director's Certificate
Staff training
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Now Hiring: Child Care Floating Director | Willowbrae Academy

Location: Colorado Locations
Coverage Area: Longmont, Thornton, Aurora, Parker, Colorado Springs
Job Type: Full-Time (Weekdays with occasional evenings/weekends as needed for events)

Inspire. Support. Lead Across Campuses.

Willowbrae Academy is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Floating Director to support multiple academy locations across our growing Colorado region. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys variety, and is passionate about supporting teams and ensuring operational excellence.

As a leading provider of early childhood education across Canada and expanding throughout the U.S., Willowbrae Academy blends proven methodologies, including Montessori, HighScope, and Emergent Curriculum, with a nurturing, innovative environment where children and educators thrive.

Position Overview

The Floating Administrator serves as a key operational and leadership support across multiple campuses. This individual will step in during times of leadership absence, staffing shortages, or new center openings to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance.

You will play a critical role in stabilizing teams, supporting center operations, and helping launch new locations, bringing consistency and leadership wherever it’s needed most.

This role requires regular travel between locations, with a service area ranging from Longmont to Colorado Springs. Candidates may be based anywhere within this region.

Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel beyond your home (closest) academy, which will be considered your starting point.

Key Responsibilities Operational & Leadership Support

Step into leadership roles as needed to support daily center operations
Maintain continuity in the absence of a Center Director or leadership team
Ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and program quality across all sites
Support centers during licensing visits, audits, staffing shortages, and key operational transitions

Center Openings & Program Support

Assist in launching new academy locations, including setup, staffing support, and operational readiness
Help establish strong systems, classroom environments, and team culture from the ground up
Partner with leadership to ensure successful enrollment ramp-up and family onboarding

Staff Support & Development

Model best practices in health and safety regulations, classroom management, curriculum implementation, and family engagement
Support onboarding and training of new team members

Enrollment & Family Engagement

Conduct tours and support enrollment efforts when needed
Build positive, professional relationships with families across multiple locations
Step in to support communication during leadership gaps

Flexibility & Coverage

Adapt quickly to different teams, environments, and center needs
Provide classroom support when ratios or staffing needs require it
Travel between locations as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year leadership experience in a licensed childcare center or similar role (Director, Assistant Director, or similar role) preferred
Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations, curriculum frameworks, and child development
Proven ability to support leading teams, manage operations, and adapt quickly in changing environments
Experience supporting multiple classrooms or centers is highly preferred
CPR & First Aid Certification (up to date)
Ability to pass all required background checks

What You Bring

A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Confidence stepping into new environments and building trust quickly
A hands-on leadership style—you lead by doing
Strong organizational and communication skills
A passion for early childhood education and supporting both children and educators

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for travel beyond your home academy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holiday pay
Professional development opportunities
Childcare tuition discounts
Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization

Why Join Willowbrae?

At Willowbrae Academy, we believe in building strong leaders and strong schools. As a Floating Director, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of multiple campuses, supporting teams, strengthening programs, and helping bring new academies to life.

If you are adaptable, driven, and ready to make a meaningful impact across a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person (Travel Required Across Region)

Pay: $24.70 - $29.75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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child development jobs in ignacio, co

Child Care Floating Director

Animas Valley Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Site Coordinator

Toddler Teacher Aide

Florida Mesa Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist

Riverview Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist

Animas Valley Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist

Green Team Advisor, Riverview Elementary, Adjunct

26/27 Bus Monitor, Transportation Department, .625 FTE

Park Elementary - Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County School Program Specialist

Middle School Custodian

Green Team Advisor, Sunnyside Elementary, Adjunct

Green Team Advisor, Big Picture High School, Adjunct

Green Team Advisor, Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary, Adjunct

Program Leader

Green Team Advisor, Escalante Middle School, Adjunct

Intermediate School Custodian

Youth Dungeons & Dragons Club Program Leader

Head Daycare Leader

Gymnastics Coach I

School Site Coordinator

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