Early Learning Center Teacher

Healthy Child Care Colorado; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Child Care Colorado in Lakewood, CO is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to create a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment for young children, focusing on social, emotional, and cognitive development.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in daycare or early childhood education, holds an ECE Lead Level 2 PDIS credential, and can develop engaging lessons while collaborating with families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in early childhood education.
• Experience with curriculum development and classroom management.
• Background checks required.
• Ability to teach biblical concepts to young children.
• ECE Lead Qualified Level 2 PDIS credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in young children.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered classroom.
• Assess student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with families to share child development updates.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Parent communication

Biblical instruction

Education

ECE Lead Qualified – Level 2 PDIS credential

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing community, help shape a positive learning environment from the ground up, and enjoy excellent room for professional growth and advancement. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education settings and a strong understanding of early childhood education principles.

**Our Pay scale is based on current PDIS Level qualifications. (Each level is a different pay rate). $22-$25.

Open: 7am-5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Christ-centered role model, demonstrating compassion, integrity, and a deep love for Jesus in all interactions.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, focusing on physical education, math, and other foundational skills.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively while promoting positive interactions among students.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to share insights about children’s development and progress.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Experience

• Previous experience in daycare or early childhood education settings is required.
• ECE Lead Qualified – this means you must hold a Level 2 PDIS credential.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education or a similar setting.
• Experience in curriculum development and classroom management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of toddler care practices and early intervention strategies is an asset.
• A degree or formal certification in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field is highly desirable.
• Must pass all required background checks prior to employment.
• Ability to teach biblical concepts and principles to young children