Preschool Lead Teacher

Plaza Clinic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays/Breaks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPCD seeks a Preschool Lead Teacher to implement learning experiences that promote school readiness and support families in a Head Start program. The role emphasizes a safe, engaging environment and collaboration with teaching staff.

Responsibilities include planning curriculum, supervising classroom staff, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards. Competitive pay steps and comprehensive benefits support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in ECE or related field and Director Qualified, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience teaching in early childhood and planning curriculum with assessments.
• Ability to foster nurturing teacher-child interactions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences to promote school readiness.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in partnership with families.
• Provide daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Curriculum planning

Assessments

Teacher-child interactions

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

Director Qualified (Colorado DHS)

Bachelor's degree in ECE (preferred)

Job description

Give children a head start!

Runs with program year from August-May with summers off

Job Description

Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment using high quality learning experiences to advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD's School Readiness Action Plan. Provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Give children a head start!

This position is set to begin on October 19th

Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week

Runs with program year from August-May with summers off

Job Description

Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment using high quality learning experiences to advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD's School Readiness Action Plan. Provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Pay Scale

Step 1: AA Degree/ECE or related Field & DQ (Written Agreement to obtain a DQ if not held)

• $2,136.00 / per pay period (bi-weekly)

Step 2: Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related Field and DQ (Written Agreement to obtain a DQ if not held)

• $2,372.00/ per pay period (bi-weekly)

About CPCD

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week)

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)

Eligible Employees Receive a Competitive Benefits Package Including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor's Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note:

The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Requirements

Required

• Associates degree in ECE or related field and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified. If a candidate is not currently Director Qualified, they must agree to obtain this certificate and begin the process to obtain immediately.
• Experience teaching in the early childhood education field including experience in planning and implementing curriculum, using assessments, and providing effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• First Aid and infant, child & adult CPR within the first year of employment and maintain as required.
• Medication Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related field with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.