Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Healthy Child Care Colorado; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Lead Teachers to join their team in Castle Rock. This role offers the opportunity to create nurturing and educational environments for young children, fostering their natural curiosity and love for learning. Ideal candidates will possess a warm teaching style, a degree in Early Childhood Education, and a genuine love for working with children. The organization values collaboration and supports educators in their professional development, making it a perfect place for both experienced teachers and those new to the field. Join a fun, collaborative community dedicated to making a difference—one child at a time.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Year-end performance bonuses

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Discounted tuition for children

Daily breakfast and lunch

Ongoing education and professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and ability to work with young children.
• Must be 18 years old and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create nurturing educational spaces for young scholars.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate about child development.
• Promote social-emotional learning and ensure scholar safety.

Skills

Compassionate teaching

Creative lesson planning

Communication with families

Social-emotional learning support

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Professional Credential (3.0 Level 2+)

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Now Hiring: Lead Teachers at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock!

STEM Child Care, a family-owned and operated preschool in Castle Rock, is excited to welcome passionate early childhood educators to our growing team! We’re currently seeking Lead Teachers to join us in a variety of enriching classroom environments, including:

Infants (Birth–18 months)
Toddlers (1–2.5 years)
Resource Teachers (Floaters)

At STEM Child Care, we believe in nurturing each child’s natural curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our scholars are encouraged to grow at their own pace in a supportive, play-based setting, guided by a dedicated team of warm, caring educators.

We’re looking for compassionate, creative, and energetic teachers who bring joy to their classrooms and create meaningful learning experiences each day. Our Lead Teachers play a key role in shaping young minds and supporting families during these important early years.

Lead Teachers at STEM:

• Create nurturing and educational spaces where young scholars thrive
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and communicate regularly about each child’s development
• Promote social-emotional learning and support the unique growth of every child
• Ensure scholar safety while upholding all licensing and health guidelines
• Collaborate with peers to deliver engaging lessons and manage a well-organized classroom
• Participate in designing a stimulating environment using our teacher-led, STEM-based curriculum

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, supportive teaching style and genuine love for working with young children
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• At least 18 years of age and able to obtain medical clearance to work with children

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Early Childhood Professional Credential (3.0 Level 2+) or CDA
• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years

New to the field?

If you’re passionate about early childhood education but don’t yet meet all the qualifications, we’d still love to meet you! STEM is committed to supporting new educators in turning their passion into a profession. We offer training and assistance to help you become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and begin a rewarding career.

STEM Child Care Offers:

• Competitive pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
• Paid time off and holiday pay (we close for major holidays!)
• Year-end performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Discounted tuition for your own little scholars
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Ongoing education and professional development

Schedules:

Full-time, Monday through Friday

Work Location: In person

Come grow with us! At STEM Child Care, you’ll be part of a fun, collaborative community that’s making a difference—one child at a time.

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule your interview here!

Visit us online to learn more.