Preschool Teacher

Family Star Montessori; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Family Star Montessori in Denver's Northwest location seeks a full-time Preschool Teacher to work in the classroom with a Lead Teacher and report to the NW School Director.

The role focuses on building respectful relationships with children and families, maintaining a safe, organized learning space, and supporting Montessori materials. Montessori preschool experience and a CDA are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED.
• Experience working with children in a Montessori setting.
• Current CDA or within one year of hire date.
• 2–4 years of teaching experience with preschool children.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or obtain within 90 days.
• Background check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children in an open, honest, and loving manner with dignity and respect.
• Encourage family participation in program activities and communicate progress daily with parents.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, prepared, clean classroom and Montessori materials.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and possible crossover with sister classrooms as needed.
• Fulfill opening or closing responsibilities per schedule.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA certification

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Family Star Montessori is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher at our Northwest location. This full-time position works in the classroom in tandem with a Lead Teacher, who report to the NW School Director.

Major Responsibilities:

I. INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN

• Interact with an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect
• Be consistent with words and actions
• Trust that children are able to do tasks independently
• Be aware of the child’s concentration and avoid disturbing it at all costs
• Consider children’s individual learning in relationship to their temperament, development, cultural and socio-economic background

II. INTERACTIONS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment; actively encourage and support family participation in program activities
• Communicate daily with parents regarding progress, interactions, and incidents; and work collaboratively to meet children’s needs
• Understand when to answer inquiries and when to refer them to another team member
• Participate in family nights, conferences, and home visits as needed
• Participate in community and public relation events as needed

III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Calmly and efficiently assist in maintaining a safe and prepared; keeping it clean, supplied and in good order
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Assist in preparing and maintaining Montessori materials in the classroom
• Follow compliance guidelines while sharing the responsibility of food preparation
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates
• Work closely with sister classroom to share responsibilities flexible to assist in other classrooms as needed
• Sustain the team, environment, and classroom paperwork in the absence of the Lead Teacher
• Consistently complete and maintain pertinent child-related paperwork timely
• Complete opening or closing responsibilities based on the schedule of the position
• Please Note: Family Star can only consider candidates eligible to work in the US and are unable to sponsor at this time

IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop and implement professional development plan

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED
• Must have experience working with children in a Montessori setting
• Must have a current CDA or equivalent or obtain a CDA within one (1) year of hire date
• 2-4 years of teaching experience with preschool children
• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs
• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or be obtained within first 90 days
• Must complete clearance of a background check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test
• Please Note: Family Star can only consider candidates eligible to work in the US and are unable to sponsor at this time

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Center Director qualifications or equivalent
• Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head Start setting
• Experience working with children and families of diverse populations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About Family Star:

For over 35 years, Family Star Montessori’s two Denver locations have been transforming early childhood education by uniquely combining Montessori philosophy with Early Head Start/Head Start programing. We believe in creating inclusive and nurturing spaces to every child, which is essential in preparation for a successful future and of a lifetime of learning. Family Star supports the individual needs of each child and empowers them to achieve their human potential, resulting in students who grow up to be more confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizen - accountable to both themselves and their community who think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity. Family Star provides to eligible employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance as well as 401(k) Retirement plan with company match, and generous paid holidays and PTO.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leaveProfessional development assistance
• Educational Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance