Early Childhood Educator - Part time

Location: Palmer Lake

Position Type:
Preschool/Early Childhood Teacher

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
Palmer Lake Elementary School

Date Available:
26-27 School Year
Lewis-Palmer School District 38, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a part-time Early Childhood Educator/Site Director at Palmer Lake Elementary School beginning with the  school year. Must have, or be eligible to receive a current Colorado license with appropriate endorsement requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher. Preferred candidates will have an associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood or similar degree and experience working with preschool age children.

Must have a solid foundation in early literacy and a genuine understanding of the developmental needs of pre-school students. Looking for a teammate with strength in collaboration and communication. The Early Childhood Teacher educates preschool age children through age-appropriate learning experiences and ensures the program meets all CDEC licensing requirement. Preschool classrooms are inclusive environments that serve students with various developmental needs.

This position will work 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Thursday. The first day for teachers new to our district is July 31, 2026.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,050 - $75,279. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled. To learn more about this position, please see the attached job description.

All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and a life insurance. Lewis-Palmer does provide one plan that is of no cost to the individual. However, employees may choose from a selection of plans that include additional options.

Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law for all eligible positions.

The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator:
Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, , or email Compliance Coordinator

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