Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early childhood education center in Breckenridge, Colorado, as a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher. You will implement a play-based curriculum, engage with children, and maintain communication with parents. The role offers a supportive environment with great pay and benefits, including health insurance reimbursement and a four-day work week.

Benefits

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Dental and Vision

80 hours paid sick time

Holiday pay

Vacation time accrual

EPIC Ski Pass

Rec center punch pass

Childcare Tuition discount

Retirement Plan after 1 year

Paid trainings

Qualifications

• Qualified as EC Lead Teacher or able to obtain Colorado Shines Level 2 credential.
• Experience working with young children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on early learning standards.
• Engage children and encourage their social and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through progress reports and conferences.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Colorado Shines Level 2 credential

Job description

Summary

Join our amazing team at the Carriage House Early Learning Center in Breckenridge, Colorado! We are hiring a full time Preschool Lead Teacher. Carriage House is a play-based early childhood school utilizing the Creative Curriculum, as well as, the Pyramid Plus approach to support social and emotional growth. We care for children ages 8 weeks to 5 years with incredible ratios, a strong team, great pay, and a full benefits package. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with young children and love the Colorado mountain lifestyle. Our Preschool Lead Teachers are qualified in the state of Colorado through Colorado Shines Professional Credential Level 2 or hold an Early Childhood Education degree, have experience working with young children in a group setting, and are flexible and adaptable to new situations. Carriage House has been "doing what is best for kids since 1973!"

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum and care based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain assessments and observations
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Engage in personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

*EC Lead Teacher qualified or hold a Colorado Shines Level 2 credential (or able to obtain within 2 weeks of employment)

*Ability to communicate and work well with others (staff, children, and parents)

*Must clear full background check

*Full time work schedule(4 days/week)

*Enroll in 2 (fully paid by Carriage House) Early Childhood classes, if needed, within the first year of employment

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood or related coursework·

Experience with young children in a group classroom setting

Benefits

Four day work week

Health Insurance Reimbursement, dental and vision

Access to health and mental health care through the EC Cares Clinic

80 hours paid sick time

Holiday pay

Vacation time accrual

EPIC Ski Pass

Rec center punch pass

Childcare Tuition discount

Retirement Plan after 1 year

Paid trainings and paid Early Childhood Education coursework