Preschool Lead Teacher

Gan Academy Preschool; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gan Academy Preschool in Denver is seeking a dedicated Teacher to foster healthy mental and emotional development in preschoolers. You will plan engaging lessons, manage behavior, and provide individual feedback while maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment. Regular parent communication is essential to track progress and build trust.

The role requires creating a fun, educational curriculum for ages 3-5 and collaborating with families to support every child's growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of child development and preschool education 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons that target specific skills and concepts and manage classroom behavior.
• Develop and maintain a fun, educational curriculum for 3-5-year-olds.
• Foster an inviting and nurturing school environment.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques.
• Encourage children to interact and resolve arguments.
• Organize nap and snack times and supervise children for safety.
• Track progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom adhering to health and safety standards.

Skills

Child development

Preschool methods

Communication

Calm temperament

Safety & sanitation

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