Pre-Kindergarten Teacher​/Facilitator

Pre-K Teacher / Facilitator

Lotus School for Excellence is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and highly skilled Pre-K Teacher / Facilitator. Operating within our innovative charter framework, this individual will design and lead a high-quality, play-based early childhood education program. The ideal candidate will deeply understand early childhood milestones, blending structured foundational learning with child-led exploration to ensure all students build a joyful, equitable foundation for kindergarten readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development & Instruction:
  Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate, play-based lesson plans that cover early literacy, foundational math concepts (shapes, counting), science exploration, and social-emotional learning.
• Classroom Facilitation & Safety:
  Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive, and highly organized classroom environment that encourages student inquiry, independence, and collaboration.
• Developmental Progress Monitoring:
  Observe, assess, and document each child's social, emotional, and academic milestone progress using early childhood screening tools.
• Intervention &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Identify student learning gaps or developmental needs early; collaborate with the school's student support teams, special education staff, and K-12 faculty to ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten.
• Community & Family Engagement:
  Maintain open, proactive communication with families in alignment with charter school community goals, including regular updates and formal parent-teacher conferences.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Maintain accurate records regarding attendance, developmental assessments, and health/safety protocols as required by state childcare licensing bodies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher prior to serving as the lead teacher in a Pre-K classroom.
• Credentials &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a minimum of 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework required.
• Note:
  
  While a traditional state K-12 teaching license is not required for this role, candidates holding a valid state ECE certificate (Pre-K–3) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching or managing a classroom in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or early childhood setting.
• Clearances:
  Must successfully pass all state-mandated criminal background checks, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearances prior to the first day of employment (mid-August).
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to actively engage with young children, which includes bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and safely lifting up to 40 lbs.

Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person