Preschool Lead Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in Denver seeks a dedicated preschool teacher to support the healthy development of 3- to 5-year-olds. You will design lessons, manage behavior, and tailor support to individual students.

You will implement developmentally appropriate curricula, foster a warm, safe classroom, and regularly communicate with families to track progress and celebrate milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development and preschool methods.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Calm, friendly and reliable demeanor.
• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and the Creative Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons targeting specific skills and concepts while managing classroom behavior.
• Develop and maintain a curriculum that is fun and educational for 3-5-year-old children.
• Ensure the school environment is inviting and nurturing.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques.
• Encourage children to interact and resolve occasional arguments.
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to stay safe.
• Track children's progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom aligned with health standards.

Skills

Child development

Preschool pedagogy

Safety and sanitation

Communication skills

Teaching Strategies Gold

Creative Curriculum

Job description

The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

RESPONSIBILITIES- Teacher Job Description

• Their duties include planning lessons that target specific skills and concepts, managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in the lesson, and providing individual support and feedback for their students.
• To develop and maintain a curriculum that is fun and educational for 3-5-year-old children.
• To ensure that the school is fostering an environment that is inviting and nurturing for the children.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and the Creative Curriculum

Job Types: Full-time, Contract