Early Childhood Lead Support Teacher

Thrive Preschool • Littleton, CO

3d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Littleton is a play-based learning preschool in Littleton, Colorado, seeking an enthusiastic Lead Support Teacher. This hourly position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 6–8 hours per day and pays $21.98–$24.18 per hour. The teacher works closely with the program director and teaching and support staff to support children’s learning, collaborate with families, and help create a safe, engaging educational environment. The position is immediately available.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Intentional and reflective professional practices.
• Meet or exceed Colorado’s minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher, including training, experience, and background check requirements.
• Experience as a lead teacher at a large child care center in Colorado.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings for events such as open houses, family-teacher conferences, and seasonal holiday celebrations.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a major in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, family and child development, or child psychology.
• A love of nature and spending time outdoors in all weather.
• Dedication to play-based learning.
• Experience, training, or knowledge of Reggio Emilia educational practices and philosophies.
• A special talent, skill, or hobby to share with children and fellow teachers, such as art, multilingual ability, music, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting, cooking, or gardening.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in implementing inquiry-based curriculum, documentation, and children’s work projects in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy.
• Cultivate a learning environment that supports children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and character development and responds to diverse needs and learning styles.
• Enforce classroom behavior rules and procedures to maintain safety and order.
• Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation of students’ learning experiences.
• Build open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with children and families; respond to their needs in a timely manner; create opportunities for family involvement; and encourage family participation.
• Plan equipment and supply needs with lead teachers and other program staff.
• Attend scheduled training opportunities and staff meetings.
• Perform other tasks and duties deemed necessary by the program director to create an effective educational environment for children and families.

Benefits

• Six weeks of paid holidays and breaks, plus additional non-student contact days.
• 80 hours of paid time off each year, in addition to regular school holidays and breaks.
• Employer contributions toward group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching.
• Monthly classroom supplies and materials budget.
• Time out of the classroom to plan and execute learning experiences.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed