Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Classroom

Colorado Academy is seeking a compassionate reliable and collaborative Lead Teacher for our early childhood classroom (ages 1-3 years). The Lead Teacher plays a key role in the daily routine of the classroom working in close partnership with the Mentor Teacher to implement curriculum manage classroom routines and promote a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. This position supports the social emotional and developmental growth of young children through responsive teaching and collaboration with colleagues and families.

The Lead Teacher works as part of a three-teacher team in a responsive and nurturing school environment. This role supports daily caregiving routines fosters secure attachments and helps maintain a safe nurturing and engaging classroom environment. Daily responsibilities include active supervision of children indoors and outdoors participation in floor play toileting and supporting developmental experiences with children. This is a year-round position in a fully-licensed early childhood program.

• Assist the Mentor Teacher in planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Supervise and engage with children during all parts of the day promoting active participation and curiosity.
• Support the social and emotional development of children through consistent routines and positive guidance.
• Maintain a safe clean and well-organized classroom that fosters learning and exploration.
• Communicate effectively with families by sharing updates about childrens learning and classroom activities.
• Assist with observations documentation and assessments of childrens development.
• Engage in daily documentation practices and evidence of learning including digital communication with families and classroom displays to highlight childrens learning each day.
• Participate in team planning reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures including licensing health safety and emergency protocols.
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (including ECE 101 and ECE 103) or equivalent community-based training (e.g. EQIT Pyramid Plus).
• Colorado Shines Credential Level 3 or 4 preferred.
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood classroom.
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate take initiative and maintain professionalism in a team setting.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting of up to 25 pounds carrying of children and classroom materials
• Routinely bending crawling and sitting

All employees are expected to carry out the mission of Colorado Academy Creating Curious Kind Courageous and Adventurous Learners and Leaders and to support the vision of the school.

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website () to learn more about the campus and the school.

The pay for this position is $24.30 per hour. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex gender or gender identity but relates solely to a seniority system a merit system or relevant education training and/or experience. Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs procedures or practices on the basis of age color disability national origin ancestry race religion or creed gender expression sex sexual orientation gender identity military service marital status genetic information or other protected classifications defined by federal or Colorado laws. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with CA.