Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Partnership for Child Development • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. The role establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment, provides high-quality learning experiences, and partners with families. The teacher complies with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. The position implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan and provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and runs with the program year from August through May, with summers off. It is set to begin November 2nd. Pay is $2,136–$2,372 per bi-weekly pay period, based on education and qualifications. CPCD serves children and families through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program, alongside health, dental, and family support services.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field.
• Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified (DQ); candidates not currently DQ must agree to obtain the certificate and begin the process immediately.
• Teaching experience in early childhood education, including planning and implementing curriculum, using assessments, and providing effective, nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Obtain First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR certification within the first year of employment and maintain certification as required.
• Obtain Medication Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain it as required.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check; physical examination and TB testing are required thereafter as applicable.
• Have access to reliable transportation; if using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field, with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language relevant to the community served.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Provide high-quality learning experiences in partnership with families.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
• Implement a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
• Provide daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays and breaks for eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week.
• Paid holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Paid breaks include one week for Spring Break, one week for Fall Break, and two weeks for Winter Break.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance for eligible employees.
• Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance paid by CPCD at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) traditional and Roth enrollment options, with automatic enrollment in profit-sharing after one year of employment.
• Tuition assistance after 60 days of employment: up to $4,000 per year for ECE associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
• Employee Assistance Program with six free counselor or therapist sessions per year.
• Well-being program, including two hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree