Early Childhood Supervisor

About the position As part of the newly established Early Childhood Council for Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties, we are seeking a collaborative and strategic Early Childhood Supervisor to lead the implementation and coordination of all Council activities. This role provides leadership in partnership operations, staff supervision, strategic initiative implementation, grant and contract management, and cross-sector collaboration that supports children, families, providers, and community systems across the region. The Early Childhood Supervisor ensures alignment across initiatives, partnerships, and staff roles while advancing the new Council’s Strategic Plan, the Bright Futures Roadmap, and Colorado’s early childhood priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for day-to-day operations of the Gateway Partnership for Early Childhood, the new Early Childhood Council for Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, grant deliverables, and community needs.
• Supervise and support staff, contractors, interns, and consultants implementing Gateway Partnership initiatives and programs.
• Lead implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with the Gateway Partnership Strategic Plan, Bright Futures Roadmap, and Colorado early childhood systems priorities.
• Coordinate collaborative partnerships with childcare providers, school districts, local governments, community organizations, public agencies, and state partners.
• Oversee grant and contract management activities including budgeting, reporting, compliance, deliverables, and fiscal monitoring.
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, systems-building efforts, and community engagement activities that strengthen equitable access to early childhood services and supports.
• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives related to early childhood systems coordination, family support, provider engagement, and community partnerships.
• Use data and continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and support strategic planning and reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Colorado early childhood systems, including Early Childhood Councils, Universal Preschool (UPK), Colorado Shines, and CDEC initiatives.
• Represent the Gateway Partnership on local, regional, and statewide committees, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-sector initiatives or community partnerships.
• Knowledge of Colorado early childhood systems, including Early Childhood Councils, Universal Preschool (UPK), Colorado Shines, CCCAP, and CDEC initiatives.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, budgets, and program compliance requirements.
• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and presentations with diverse shareholders.
• Experience working in diverse communities and/or bilingual skills.

Benefits

• dental, medical, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires