Director of Student Achievement and Early Learning
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Principal, Elementary School, Early Childhood Education
Director of Student Achievement and Early Learning
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Administrative Vacancy
Date:
January 5, 2026
Position:
Director of Student Achievement and Early Learning
Starting Date: 07/01/2026
Salary: $138,059 - $205,000 salary schedule - Director)
Contract:
261 days; includes 15 paid holidays and 20 vacation days
A Director of Student Achievement is anticipated for the school year, at Central Office.
Job FunctionThe Director of Student Achievement and Early Learning oversees all aspects of preschool, early learning, and early literacy programs, ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate experiences for young learners. This role provides strategic direction, instructional leadership, and operational oversight while partnering with building leaders to strengthen school-based programming, support curriculum and assessment implementations, and ensure compliance with Colorado requirements. The Director facilitates all READ Act processes, Kinder school readiness, coordinates Universal Preschool (UPK) programming, and leads other statewide early learning initiatives that enhance access, quality, and equity.
Additional responsibilities include supporting continuous improvement efforts, advancing literacy foundations, and fostering strong family and community engagement to promote school readiness and long-term student success.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Required)
- Minimum of three years of experience in school/district administration and professional development (Required)
- Experience as school Assistant Principal or Principal (Preferred)
- Experience with special populations (Preferred)
- Experience with educating military-connected families (Preferred)
"To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."
District ProfileFountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson.
The district has two middle schools. Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district’s two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement.
The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.
District site: www.ffc
8.org
Student Achievement Office: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..ffc
8.org/academics
January 19, 2026 (at 3:00p.m.)
Application ProcedureA completed packet must include:
- a certified employment application online 8.org
- a letter of application
- a current resume
- three current letters of recommendation; with two from colleagues and one from a supervisor in present district
- complete transcripts
- answers to the questions in the application (1/2 page max per question)
(We recommend completing your answers in Word and copy and paste into the application section.)
- Interview Stream Digital Interview
Joel
D. Hamilton
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
Timelines For Hiring New Administrator- 01/05/26 Vacancy posted
- 01/19/26 Application process closes
- 01/21/26 Paper screen
- 01/23/26 Central Office Interview
- 01/27/26 Superintendent Interviews
- 01/28/26 Board of Education approval
- 07/01/26 Date of employment
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