Lead Teacher- Infant & Toddler

Clayton Early Learning; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16+ paid company holidays

Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year

Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment

Job summary

A nonprofit early childhood education organization in Denver is seeking a Lead Teacher to develop and implement a dynamic preschool program. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with experience working with young children. This role offers a vibrant work environment paired with a commitment to inclusive education, supporting children’s growth and development. Competitive compensation includes a salary of $50,000-$55,000 annually along with several employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience working with children ages 3-5.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop written plans for daily activities stimulating learning in all developmental areas.
• Organize classroom materials and provide a safe learning environment.
• Conduct an annual inventory of classroom materials.

Skills

Pediatric first aid

CPR

Experience working with kids and families

Education

BA in ECE or related field with at least 36 ECE credit hours

Valid teaching license through the state of Colorado

Job description

About the role:

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, implementing, and delivering an infant, toddler or preschool program based on the enrolled children's individual and group's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs. While also managing the classroom environment and working with the parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. You'll have the opportunity to provide direct supervision for the classroom including all areas of personnel actions and management of teachers in your room. We are looking for a Lead Teacher who enjoys and has experience with ages 3 years to 5 years.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn\'t just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do:

• Develop written plans, with classroom team, for daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 8 to16 children which may involve some children with disabilities
• Organize classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age appropriate environment for children
• Conduct an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
• scheduling and facilitating team and classroom meetings
• identification of team resource needs
• ensuring planning and accurate completion of program projects
• Audits files, portfolios, lesson plans, etc
• Provides supervision to the classroom teachers
• staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field, and other related matters
• Provides direct educational services to children and families as a contributing member of the classroom team
• Plans and participates in the preparation, setup, and clean up of meals and snacks.
• Prepares, submits, monitors and tracks internal and external reports/documents which includes but is not limited to screenings, assessments, enrollment, attendance, etc
• Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports
• Works effectively with the management team to ensure smooth program operations

What you must have:

• Education: BA in ECE or a related field such as elementary education with at least 36 ECE credit hours OR a valid teaching license through the state of Colorado
• Experience: 2-3 years of previous experience working with children ages 3-5 and at least 1 year of leadership experience
• Skills: Pediatric first aid, CPR, experience working with kids and families
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, a physical and a national sex offender registry check

The perks:

• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off (Ed Services only - adjust per posting)
• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment plans
• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 annually

Clayton\'s Core Values:

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.