State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Certification assistance

Life and disability insurance

Child care discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care is hiring a State Pre-K Lead Teacher in Colorado. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, mentoring teachers, and ensuring classroom excellence in line with preschool standards. Compensation includes benefits and a supportive team environment.

We value leaders who foster child development, partner with families, and uphold licensing guidelines while delivering high-quality early education for children. Join our dedicated team today.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree.
• Experience leading a preschool classroom and planning engaging lessons.
• Ability to meet state education and center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Call the shots! Lead classroom management, curriculum implementation and licensing guidance.
• Communicate! Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support student success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Curriculum development

Family communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.
  

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.
As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
  

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
  

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
$24.41-25.36
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.