Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Position: FT Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Location: Carbondale

Position Type:
Early Childhood Education/Lead Teacher

Date Posted:
5/26/2026

Location:
Crystal River Elementary School

Date Available:
08/13/2026
DEFINITION

Under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Program Director, the person in this position will provide a safe, nurturing environment that is stimulating, for a designated group of children, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices that encourages children's growth and development in the social/emotional, mathematical, language and literacy, physical, and cognitive developmental domains.

PRIMARY DUTIES - The following are examples of primary duties assigned to the Early Childhood Teacher. Other related primary duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Provide for careful and effective supervision of individual and groups of children, on and off campus, in accordance with District established policies and procedures and Colorado's Office of Early Childhood Child Care Licensing Rules.

Maintain and oversee a clean, healthy, organized, developmentally appropriate, positive, and creative learning environment.

Implement the program's curriculum and create quality developmentally appropriate lessons for individual and small groups of children.

Encourage proper behavior and maintain children's safety and learning, through the implementation of the approved behavior guidance plan.

Work cooperatively with the classroom co-teacher or assistant, Early Childhood Coach, and the Early Childhood Special Educator.

Provide coaching and job-embedded training to the classroom assistant teacher as needed.

Maintain accurate attendance and other class related records. Perform routine clerical tasks as needed or assigned.

Assist with snacks and other meals while strictly adhering to health, safety, and food handling rules.

Attend to the physical needs of the children (i.e., feeding, toileting, resting, etc.) while employing all child care and health and safety rules.

Communicate positively and appropriately with parents regarding their child in relationship to the early childhood program. Conduct family-teacher conferences.

Maintain a cooperative relationship with program and building staff.

Provide first aid and health-related services as needed.

Plan for, collect, and input data for the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment program for all classroom children of record. Utilize Data to monitor child progress and inform lesson design and classroom activities.

Attend required meetings and continuing education sessions and complete Colorado's Office of Early Childhood Child Care Licensing's required trainings and meet the required professional development hours.

Maintain an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) credential level and an up-to-date Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account.

Implementing Creative Curriculum, Second Step, and Pre-K Kickstart in to you daily lessons plans daily.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Developmental stages and behaviors of preschool age students

Preschool developmentally appropriate instructional practices and strategies

State and local rules pertaining to childcare programs

Curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate quality lesson planning
Developmental and behavioral characteristics of young children with special needs
Positive guidance and classroom management techniques

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

CPR / First Aid/ Universal Precautions/ Medication Administration training

State and local health, safety, and food handling rules

Ability to:

Pass Child Care Licensing background check and CBI fingerprint check

Supervise a large group of children in a variety of settings

Interact with children in a way that is both nurturing and respectful

Create and implement quality developmentally appropriate lessons utilizing the program's curriculum
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with collegues in the course of work

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both orally and in writing

Use a computer and operate modern office equipment
Work independently and with a minimum of direction
Maintain a professional appearance

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience:

Previous experience in a licensed…