Lead Teacher - Preschool

Lead Teacher - Preschool at Plaza Clinic

Position start date:
February 2nd.

Work schedule:

40 hours per week.

Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment using high quality learning experiences to advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.

Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. Provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

• Step 1: AA Degree/ECE or related Field & DQ (written agreement to obtain a DQ if not held) – $2,121.79 per pay period (bi‑weekly)
• Step 2:
  Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related Field and DQ (written agreement to obtain a DQ if not held) – $2,356.18 per pay period (bi‑weekly)

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
• Paid Breaks: 1 week Spring Break (March), 1 week Fall Break (November), 2 weeks Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts;
  Aflac supplemental insurance; voluntary life insurance;
  Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to employee.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth options; automatic enrollment in profit‑sharing after 1‑year employment.
• Tuition Assistance: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees; $2,500 per year for other degrees related to CPCD employment (available after 60 days of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program: 6 free counseling sessions per year.
• Well‑being program: 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

• Associate’s degree in ECE or related field and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified (or agreement to obtain this certificate immediately).
• Experience teaching in early childhood education, including curriculum planning, assessments, and effective teacher‑child interactions.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• First Aid and infant, child & adult CPR within the first year of employment and maintenance as required.
• Medication Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintenance as required.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing.
• Reliable transportation and personal vehicle liability insurance as required by the State of Colorado.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).

Post‑offer requirements: completion of physical examination, TB screen, background screen, and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.