Teacher, Early Childhood Education

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. This position involves developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, providing individualized instruction, assessing student progress, and fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development. The teacher will work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the well-being and educational success of each child. Implement the District’s ECE program at the local school level under the direction of the school principal and the Instructional Support staff. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan , click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources .

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Two (2+) plus years experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Administer, score, and interpret required screening instruments.
Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement
Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students; and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements
Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions)
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
Prepare, administer, assign and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts
Perform other duties as assigned