Preschool Teacher

The Meadows Early Learning Center; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Discounts

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Meadows Early Learning Center in Parker, CO is seeking an Amazing Lead Qualified Teacher to plan and implement curriculum for a busy classroom. You will design structured environments, maintain routines, and engage families to support each child's development.

Must be fluent in English and able to work 9-5; full-time or part-time opportunities available. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development and collaboration with staff to meet center goals.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to create a structured classroom with predictable routines.
• Strong communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops weekly lesson plans and implements curriculum for all domains.
• Maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom environment reflecting children’s growth.
• Performs ongoing developmental evaluations and conducts parent conferences twice yearly.
• Implements classroom management and daily schedule; maintains records.
• Maintain anecdotal records for children and communicate with parents regularly.
• Incorporate cultural, linguistic, and family values into activities and plans.
• Assist with transitions and orientation for children and families.
• Close room daily per the center checklist, supervise assistants, and plan supplies.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Structured classroom design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECE Classes

PDIS Level 2 Credential

Lead Teacher credential

Job description

Benefits

• Childcare Discounts
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job description

Seeking an Amazing Lead Qualified Teacher

Currently seeking quality lead teachers well seasoned in running and planning curriculum a busy classroom by providing quality curriculum, structured classroom design and predictable routines. Must be fluent in English. The hours for this position will be 9-5

Job Responsibilities

Include (but not limited to) the following:

• Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plans) to nurture and stimulate all domains of child’s development.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required and complete parent teacher conferences 2 times per year.
• Implement and maintain classroom management and schedule.
• Maintain anecdotal records for children
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child’s background by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
• Complete child transition and orientation of classroom with parents.
• Maintain on-going communication with parents/caregivers.
• Complete daily attendance, meal records, accident/incident reports and daily sheets for parents. This includes performing name to face attendance for each transition that occurs.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children in the classroom and on the playground. To include cleaning and sanitizing tables, toys and sinks before use. Complete daily checks of toys and materials for broken or missing materials.
• Provide redirection and support for child interactions.
• Participate in on-going development and evaluation of center’s goals and objectives.
• Report all staff and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled for the center.
• Obtain 15 hours of continuing education hours each year.
• Close room each day in accordance with the checklist.
• Supervise, train, and encourage assistants, and aides to contribute to curriculum and planning as well as parent communication.
• Create monthly supply list.

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays (after 90 days of employment, for full time employees)
• Up to 6 paid sick days per year starting with your first year
• Paid vacation starting your second year
• Paid continuing education training to help your personal and professional growth.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

• Day shift (hours based on centers needs)
• Monday to Friday

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• ECE Classes (Preferred)
• PDIS Level 2 Credential

Experience

• Childcare: 3 year (preferred)

License/Certification

• PDIS Training (Required')
• Lead Teacher credential (Required)

Work Location

In person