Early Childhood Lead Teacher

We are looking for a qualified lead teacher for one of our preschool classrooms with 10 students ages 3.5-4.5. Planning time is paid one afternoon per week. We offer benefits including health care subscription, dental, retirement matching, and paid time off.

*Responsibilities*

* Develop a careful and creative program suitable for your age group
* Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, sensory materials, media etc.) to teach children
* Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
* Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
* Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
* Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
* Track children’s progress and report to parents
* Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
* Collaborate with other educators and supervise teacher aides
* Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
* Learn about Conscious Discipline and Trauma-Informed Care

*Skills*

* Previous experience or education as a teacher
* Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and willingness to learn lesson plans in line with Teaching Strategies Gold
* Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
* Excellent communication and instructional skills
* Ability to act as mediator between children
* Cool-tempered, friendly, patient and reliable
* Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
* Certification in child CPR
* PDIS account with the state of Colorado

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance



License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person