PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Southeast Denver Christian Church; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Parker, Colorado seeks a part-time exempt Early Childhood Lead Teacher to help prepare minds and hearts to know and serve God. Location: 9650 Jordan Road, Parker, CO 80134, United States.

Qualifications include required Lead Teacher credential (or within six months), Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, CPR and First Aid certification, and trainings mandated by Colorado Dept of Early Childhood, ACSI, and Douglas County Health Department.

Qualifications

• Must have Early Childhood Lead Teacher qualification (or obtain within six months).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Completion of trainings required by the Colorado Dept of Early Childhood, ACSI, and Douglas County Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, Christ-centered classroom environment aligned with the program’s mission.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction.
• Integrate biblical truth, prayer, and a Christian worldview into teaching and routines.
• Support holistic child development across cognitive, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social domains.
• Use effective classroom management to promote self-direction and positive behavior.
• Foster language development and meaningful student interactions.
• Encourage curiosity through open-ended questions and varied materials.
• Maintain accurate records of observations and communicate with parents and leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with families and participate in staff meetings and devotions.
• Ensure safety by supervising, following emergency procedures, and drills.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Early Childhood Lead Teacher qual

CPR First Aid Certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Location 9650 Jordan Road,Parker, CO, 80134,United States
• Employee Type Part Time Exempt

Description

FLSA Status: Part-time and Full-time options, Exempt

Salary: Dependent on hours, between $18 - $25/hour

Purpose

The teacher shall prayerfully help prepare minds and hearts to know and serve God, for His glory alone.

Qualifications

Early Childhood Lead Teacher qualification required (or must be obtained within six months of hire)

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

Current CPR and First Aid certification required

Completion of all trainings required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, ACSI, and Douglas County Health Department

Essential Job Functions

Use your position to support the mission of preparing minds and hearts to know and serve God for His glory alone.

Consistently demonstrate the school’s values of service, excellence, and leadership in all professional responsibilities and interactions

Model and uphold Southeast’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Code of Conduct

Job Duties

Create and maintain a safe, structured, Christ-centered classroom environment that is nurturing, orderly, and conducive to learning

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction aligned with the program’s curriculum, scope and sequence, and mission

Integrate biblical truth, prayer, and a Christian worldview into all aspects of teaching, classroom routines, and student interactions

Support the whole child by addressing cognitive, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development within a group setting

Use effective classroom management strategies that promote self-direction, positive behavior, and social-emotional growth

Foster language development and communication skills by modeling appropriate language and engaging students in meaningful interactions

Encourage curiosity and exploration through open-ended questions, hands-on learning, and a variety of instructional methods and materials

Maintain accurate records of observations and student progress; communicate regularly and effectively with parents and program leadership

Build strong partnerships with families through timely communication and participation in conferences and school events

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in staff meetings, devotions, and ongoing professional development

Ensure student safety at all times by supervising appropriately, following emergency procedures, and conducting required safety drills

Participate in drop-off, pick-up, all safety drills and lunchroom duties as scheduled/assigned.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a classroom environment and requires the ability to sit and stand for periods of time, operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small/medium size packages and other items.

The employee is occasionally in outdoor weather conditions. The employee may encounter difficult student/family situations that can be stressful.