Preschool & Pre-K Lead Teacher: Growth & Learning

The Goddard School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School is seeking fun, patient, and energetic teachers to join our Denver-area classrooms. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, meeting individual needs, and maintaining positive communication with parents and colleagues.

All employees complete background checks; compensation includes a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement. Training and ongoing education are encouraged to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required or to be completed.
• Experience with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years preferred.
• Strong communication with parents and colleagues required.
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate activities and spaces.
• Commitment to ongoing education and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Positive parent, colleague and student communication
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support development
• Interacting with children to support play, exploration and learning
• Presenting expectations appropriate to age and development
• Planning activities to develop self-esteem and social skills
• Communicating with parents and staff
• Building teamwork
• Using assessment tools
• Diaper changes and potty training for under-3 classrooms
• Continuing education commitment

Skills

Lesson planning

Child development knowledge

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

BA or higher in related field with 18 ECE credits

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with 18 credit hours

1+ year experience with children 6 weeks to 6 years

ECE 101/103/111 or PDIS trainings

Job description

The Goddard School is seeking fun, patient, and energetic teachers to join our Denver-area classrooms. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, meeting individual needs, and maintaining positive communication with parents and colleagues.

All employees complete background checks; compensation includes a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement. Training and ongoing education are encouraged to support professional growth.