Lead Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Discounted childcare tuition

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education training

Referral bonuses

Fun contests and perks

Job summary

Little Sunshine's Playhouse in Arvada, CO, is seeking dedicated individuals for Lead Teacher, Pre-k Lead, and Floater positions. We pride ourselves on a positive work environment and the growth opportunities we offer—75% of our leadership positions were promoted from within!

Candidates should possess Early Childhood qualifications and a passion for nurturing children's development. We emphasize a teamwork atmosphere and offer benefits like paid time off and discounted childcare tuition.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum working with infants.
• Two 3-semester credit hours from accredited university or college on care of infants (ECE 101 and ECE 111).

Skills

Positive work ethic

Passion for children

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Early Childhood Qualified Teacher

PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials

Job description

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family! We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children's lives every single day! Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Arvada, CO, where we are immediately hiring for the following classrooms:

• Infants: Lead
• Pre-k: Lead
• Floater

Lead Teacher Qualifications

Lead teachers must have PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.

INS Qualifications

Early Childhood Qualified Teacher with 1 year minimum working with infants and two 3-semester credit hours from accredited university or college on the care of infants (ECE 101 and ECE 111). Along with PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.

What makes Little Sunshine's stand out…

• GROWTH! About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within! We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
• STABILITY! We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
• FUN! We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child's development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
• FAMILY! All of our team members are part of our family-owned business. We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.

What we offer…

• A fun, professional child care environment!
• A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff):
• NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted childcare tuition
• 401K
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• FREE continuing education training
• Referral bonuses
• Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time
• Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
• Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children's lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!

Here's what we are looking for…

Someone who:

• Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long‑term home.
• Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Preferably, is able to work full‑time and be flexible with scheduling.
• Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
• Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.