Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School•Castle Rock, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Castle Rock creates a fun, safe classroom environment and follows a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. The teacher guides infants and preschool-aged children through small-group instruction as they learn new content and understand increasingly complex information. The role includes building genuine relationships with children and supporting their learning in language and literacy, science, life skills, and other areas. The teacher maintains a classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions confidently, while adapting teaching to what works best for each child. Classrooms are fully stocked, and the Leadership Team provides training and support. Compensation is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Requirements

Meet credential requirements through one or more of the listed pathways: Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2+, EQUIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101/303, DA, an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent.
Have 1–3 years of experience teaching in a licensed early education program, PreK, preschool, childcare, or daycare setting.
Have knowledge of young children’s social, emotional, and creative needs.
Be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, maintaining child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision and manage the daily class functions of a group of children.
Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions confidently.
Observe Primrose School of Castle Rock rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and national requirements concerning the health, safety, and care of children.
Build relationships with children and support their learning in areas such as language and literacy, science, and life skills.

Benefits

Health insurance, including a medical plan with a $150 monthly employer contribution.
Paid time off: 80 hours annually.
Paid sick leave: up to 48 hours annually.
Paid week off for Winter Break (the week of Christmas).
Paid holidays.
Dental and vision benefit plans.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% match up to a 4% salary contribution.
$500 signing bonus after 90 days.
Bonus opportunities.
Set schedule, Monday–Friday.