Daycare/Preschool Teacher

Thornton, CO; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

FREE continuing education training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading educational preschool in Thornton, Colorado, is immediately hiring teachers for multiple classrooms including Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. We're looking for passionate individuals with a reliable work ethic who thrive in a nurturing, professional child care environment. Benefits include no nights or weekends, paid time off, and opportunities for personal growth. Join our family-owned team to make a direct impact on children's lives while advancing your teaching career.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with children and a reliable work ethic.
• Preferably have previous experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields.
• Able to work full-time and flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Educate and care for young children in a fun, professional environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and co-workers.
• Provide nurturing leadership in a family-owned atmosphere.

Skills

Positive work ethic

Passion for working with children

Teamwork mindset

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Description

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family! We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day! Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Thornton, Colorado where we are immediately hiring for the following classrooms:

• Infants (Lead and/or Assistant)
• Toddlers (Lead and/or Assistant)
• Twos (Lead and/or Assistant)
• Threes (Lead and/or Assistant)
• Preschool (Lead and/or Assistant)
• Pre-k (Lead and/or Assistant)

What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out…

• GROWTH! About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within! We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
• STABILITY! We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
• FUN! We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
• FAMILY! All of our team members are part of our family-owned business. We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant‑leadership is a core value.

What we offer…

• A fun, professional child care environment!
• A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full‑time staff):
• NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted childcare tuition
• 401K
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• FREE continuing education training
• Referral bonuses
• Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time‑to‑time
• Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
• Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co‑workers!

Here’s what we are looking for…

Someone who:

• Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long‑term home.
• Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Preferably, is able to work full‑time and be flexible with scheduling.
• Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
• Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.

Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer!