Early Childhood Lead Support Teacher

Thrive Preschool • Littleton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Littleton, a play-based learning preschool in Littleton, Colorado, is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Support Teacher to join its team. The school describes itself as a nurturing community of early childhood professionals focused on play and discovery, and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth as the organization expands.

This is an hourly position scheduled Monday through Friday for 6–8 hours per day, paying $21.98–$24.18 per hour. The Lead Support Teacher works closely with the program director and other teaching and support staff to assist with inquiry-based curriculum, support children’s development, partner with families, and contribute to the school’s educational environment.

Requirements

• 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 in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, family and child development, or child psychology is preferred.
• 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 skills, music, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting, cooking, or gardening.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with 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, using the school-provided budget.
• Attend scheduled training opportunities and staff meetings.
• Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the program director to create an educational environment for children and families.

Benefits

• Six weeks of paid holidays and breaks, plus 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