Lead Preschool Teacher

ElevatEd; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate preschool teachers who can create a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. This role involves planning developmentally appropriate activities, communicating effectively with families, and ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere for children aged 1-5. The ideal candidate will be warm, flexible, and a true team player, dedicated to fostering a sense of community. Join a vibrant team and experience the joy of teaching Denver's brightest children while contributing to their growth and development in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Benefits available

Competitive compensation

Joy of working with children

Qualifications

• Must have a BS/BA in education or related fields and six semester hours in ECE.
• Experience working with young children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for children ages 1-5.
• Communicate regularly with families and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Creativity in Classroom

Team Player

Sensitivity to Needs

Education

BS/BA in Education

Six Semester Hours in ECE

Job description

BMH-BJ Preschool is a play-based school looking for lead teachers. We are looking for a preschool teacher that has a great love and patience for children. We would like someone who is warm, vibrant, flexible, a team player and wants to be a part of our community.

The preschool teacher should be able to develop a program that provides a safe, positive learning environment for some of our youngest learners. Infant/toddler teachers should be creative in the classroom while following health and safety guidelines. We are looking for teachers that can be sensitive to the needs of the families and the needs of the children. This teacher should have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with families.

We are looking for energetic teachers for our classrooms with children ages 1-5 who can:

• Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum activities in accordance with our program philosophy.
• Incorporate activities and educate meaningfully about Jewish tradition, culture, values, and Israel.
• Communicate regularly with families with weekly newsletters.
• Create an environment for families to be a part of their child's learning.
• Engage with children in a positive manner.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Be able to discuss the development of children with parents.
• Talk with parents about behavioral ups and downs.
• Lift/carry up to 35 pounds, be able to sit on ground with children, run a short distance, and bend at the waist.
• Be flexible and go where needed.

Job Requirements

• Have a BS/BA in education or related fields.
• Have six semester hours in ECE. Qualifications needed to teach in an early childhood setting effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
• Experience working with young children.
• Background check required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Benefits available.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience.
• The joy of coming to work every day with Denver's brightest children and best educators!