Preschool Lead Teacher

Intermountain Health • Denver, CO

3d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for leading and facilitating classroom activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in a classroom of young children between the ages of three and five. Duties include actively engaging with children to foster a positive learning environment, will maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating classroom while also developing supportive family relationships. Mount St. Vincent is one of the Rocky Mountain region's premier providers of preschool, pediatric behavioral healthcare, and foster care — all focused-on children and their families. For 141 years, our innovative programs have helped children reach their full potential within their homes, schools, and communities. Our Early Learning Center (ELC) provides a warm, homelike environment that is rich in meaningful and unique opportunities. Staff encourages exploration, creativity, and growth in all aspects of child development. We offer small class sizes, a developmentally appropriate curriculum, nutritious food, well-equipped classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. We are proud to share that our program has earned five out of five stars with Colorado Shines, the rating for high-quality programs and practices.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Formally Group Leader Qualified) OR ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 60 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology OR Current Level Three Early Childhood Professional Credential OR Two (2) three credit (3) courses from a regionally accredited college or university with one (1) course being Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 101).
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Ensures classroom adheres to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Colorado Shines, and State Licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Skillfully incorporates principles of child development and education into age-appropriate classrooms to meet physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of children while regularly observing and documenting student progress.
• Well-versed in early childhood education curriculum content.
• Guides children in all areas of the educational program—cognitive, communication socio-emotional development, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Role-models the use of trauma-informed care to establish and maintain strong relationships with patients, effectively interpret behavior, and appropriately respond to meet the child’s needs.
• Demonstrates awareness and appreciation for the cultural differences among the children, families, and caregivers and responds in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Models the facilitation of play and engagement with children and always provides appropriate supervision for children.
• Readily facilitates family engagement opportunities and provides family members with appropriate educational information, resources, and recommendations.
• Models effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, children, and families.
• May be required to float to other classrooms (within scope and qualifications) based on business need or adjust schedules/shift based on program needs.
• Satisfies all Intermountain Health requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, through the PEAK program.
• Eligibility to participate in the PEAK program on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level