Nature-Based Preschool Teacher: Inspire Young Minds

YMCA of the Rockies; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Rockies is seeking a Bennett Preschool Teacher at Estes Park Center, Estes Park, CO. You will collaborate with co-teachers and the Preschool Director to deliver a nature-based preschool curriculum for children aged 2.5 to 5.

You will observe development, plan lessons driven by children's interests, and ensure safety and licensing compliance while supporting a caring, faith-based program environment focused on healthy spirit, mind and body.

Qualifications

• Must possess Early Childhood Education degree or coursework with 910–3640 hours of childcare experience
• Must meet Colorado group leader qualifications for a child care center
• Able to work with a team and communicate to resolve issues
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and work on varied terrain
• Fluent in English; basic computer skills (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Implement preschool curriculum for children ages 2.5–5
• Create lesson plans driven by children's interests
• Observe children's development with notes, video, and photographs
• Identify and respond to safety issues for children in care
• Attend required trainings and meetings
• Assist in opening or closing the preschool as assigned
• Participate in daily cleaning of program buildings
• Work in other departments or program areas as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English Fluency

Education

ECE degree or coursework

Colorado group leader qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The YMCA of the Rockies is seeking a Bennett Preschool Teacher at Estes Park Center, Estes Park, CO. You will collaborate with co-teachers and the Preschool Director to deliver a nature-based preschool curriculum for children aged 2.5 to 5.

You will observe development, plan lessons driven by children's interests, and ensure safety and licensing compliance while supporting a caring, faith-based program environment focused on healthy spirit, mind and body.