Lead Educator

Early Childhood Council of Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,996 - 37,815; Full time

Job summary

A local early childhood education organization seeks a Lead Educator in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role requires the candidate to serve primarily as a classroom lead teacher while mentoring new teachers and providing feedback on educational practices. The ideal applicant will have a CDA with a plan for an AA degree and three years of experience in a high-quality educational program. Compensation ranges between $22.50-$27.45 hourly, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of teaching experience in a high-quality program, preferably NAEYC accredited.
• Experience in a lead teacher role.
• Vocational or technical education required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as classroom lead teacher.
• Role-model best practices in teaching.
• Provide feedback on educational plans and assessments.
• Build teacher competencies in designated age group.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Positive relationships

Instructional strategies

Mentoring new teachers

Education

CDA with education plan for AA degree

Associate Degree in Education or child development

Job description

The Lead Educator will serve as a classroom lead teacher a majority of the time and as an age group expert and teacher mentor for a portion of time (average is 80/20). The Lead Educator will be expected to role-model all expected practices to a high level, including curriculum implementation, child assessment, environments and design, positive relationships, joyful and inclusive classroom communities, partnerships and communication with families, behavior guidance, and instructional strategies. Importantly, Lead Educators will provide feedback on weekly plans, assessment progress, environments, and other expectations, plus support new initiatives. The Lead Educator will help build teacher competencies in designated age group and mentor new teachers.

Job Requirements – Education/Experience

Vocational or technical education CDA with education plan for AA degree - Required

Associate Degree Education or child development related AA degree preferred.

3 years of teacher in a high-quality program, preferably NAEYC accredited - Required

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.50-$2745 per hour . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.