Lead Preschool Teacher

Elevated Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and nurturing community as a Lead Preschool Teacher, where your passion for early childhood education can shine. In this full-time role, you will create a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged 1-5, fostering their development through innovative curriculum activities that respect and celebrate cultural values. With a focus on communication and collaboration, you'll work closely with families to support their children's growth and learning. Experience the joy of working with Denver's brightest young minds and contribute to a positive community atmosphere. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families every day.

Benefits

Benefits available

Competitive compensation

Vacation and PTO/sick days

Joyful work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in education or related fields.
• Experience with young children and knowledge of best practices in preschool education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
• Engage positively with children and communicate with families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Team Player

Sensitivity to Needs

Education

BS/BA in Education

Six Semester Hours in ECE

Job description

Lead Preschool Teacher/Float

Full-time job

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:

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

Job Requirements

1. Have a BS/BA in education or related fields.
2. 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.
3. Experience working with young children.
4. Background check required.

Benefits And Compensation

1. Benefits available.
2. Competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience.
3. Vacation, PTO/sick days available.
4. The joy of coming to work every day with Denver's brightest children and best educators!

We have full- and part-time positions available. Please send your resume to [e-mail] or fill out the form at https://bmhbjpreschool.org/jobs.