Preschool Teacher

Timberline Learning Center; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

EPIC ski pass

Wellness benefit

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Vision

Dental

Childcare Discount

Job summary

Timberline Learning Center in Breckenridge, Colorado, seeks a Preschool Teacher to lead a play-based, Reggio Emilia–inspired curriculum. You will foster curiosity, build strong family partnerships, and mentor co-teachers to deliver developmentally appropriate experiences for children aged 0–6.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, ongoing documentation, and professional growth within a warm, inclusive school community. Year-round, full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of lead teaching experience with children ages 0–6
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 Credential or above
• Full-time, year-round availability
• Stable housing in Summit County or surrounding areas
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check
• Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
• Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom team in emergent, play-based curriculum rooted in Reggio Emilia philosophy
• Foster partnerships with families and colleagues in a warm, responsive environment
• Collaborate with co-teacher to design engaging, intentional learning experiences
• Document and communicate children's progress with care and insight
• Mentor the classroom team and participate in staff meetings and PLCs
• Represent Timberline Learning Center with professionalism in community interactions

Skills

lead teaching

strong communication

collaboration

educational planning

family engagement

Education

Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 Credential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Preschool Teacher

Position Purpose: Lead classroom team in delivering an emergent, play-based curriculum rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Foster children’s curiosity and growth within a warm, responsive environment while building meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues.

Core Responsibilities

Learning Environment & Curriculum

• Create and sustain a warm, welcoming, and aesthetically rich classroom environment that is responsive to the developmental needs and interests of each child
• Collaborate with the co-teacher to design engaging, intentional learning experiences
• Facilitate ongoing project work and child-led investigations that honor children's natural curiosity
• Make children's learning visible through thoughtful documentation, journals, and classroom displays

Child Guidance & Development

• Build genuine, trusting relationships with each child
• Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance strategies
• Conduct quarterly child assessments using the Teaching Strategies GOLD system
• Document and communicate children's progress with care and insight
• Monitor individual development and adjust instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs

Collaboration & Communication

• Cultivate authentic, respectful partnerships with families, ensuring open communication and meaningful involvement in their child's learning
• Share regular updates on classroom project work and individual children's experiences through weekly journal, progress reports, and family meetings
• Set and pursue meaningful professional learning goals in collaboration with the Instructional Coach

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a teacher leader and mentor to the classroom co-teacher and support staff, modeling best practices in early childhood education, professional communication, and reflective practice
• Engage in daily collaborative communication with the teaching team to share observations and plans
• Participate actively in team meetings, staff meetings, and professional learning communities
• Meet monthly with the Executive Director and Instructional Coach to collaborate on program development, school events and improvement efforts, and professional learning initiatives
• Represent Timberline Learning Center with integrity and professionalism in all community interactions
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace culture

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of lead teaching experience with children ages 0–6
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 Credential or above
• Full-time, year-round availability
• Stable housing in Summit County or surrounding areas
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry)
• Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
• Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
• Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar authentic assessment systems
• Deep familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, nature or play-based learning

Schedule, Salary & Benefits:

Staff positions are year-round. TLC offers nine paid holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday following), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday. Compensation will be based on education, experience, and performance. Timberline's salary range starts at $28/hr.+ Timberline offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees (i.e., Birthday PTO, EPIC ski pass, Wellness benefit, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Vision, Dental, Childcare Discount).

• Birthday PTO
• EPIC ski pass
• Wellness benefit
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Vision
• Dental
• Childcare Discount

Program Description:

Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old. Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships