Preschool Lead Teacher

Mount St Vincent Home • Denver, CO

276d • $24 - $38

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. The position requires ensuring the classroom adheres to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Colorado Shines, and State Licensing requirements and guidelines. The teacher will skillfully incorporate principles of child development and education into age-appropriate classrooms to meet the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of children while regularly observing and documenting student progress.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Formally Group Leader Qualified).
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Basic Life Support and First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology.
• Current Level Three Early Childhood Professional Credential.
• Two three-credit courses from a regionally accredited college or university, including Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 101).
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate classroom activities for children aged three to five.
• Engage with children to foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating classroom.
• Develop supportive family relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood and State Licensing requirements.
• Incorporate principles of child development into classroom activities.
• Observe and document student progress.
• Guide children in cognitive, communication, socio-emotional development, and motor skills.
• Model trauma-informed care and establish strong relationships with children.
• Facilitate family engagement opportunities and provide educational resources.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, children, and families.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree