Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education Center

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education Center

Lead Teacher position has a unique schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm. Children attend school Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with Friday designated for teacher planning and meetings.

• Ensures that the family’s voice is heard and their ideas play a prominent role in programming.
• Plans and implements high‑quality, trauma‑informed, large group and individualized lessons that align with Head Start, CLASS, and TSG performance standards.
• Organizes the classroom environment to support top ECERS‑R and CLASS ratings and creates a welcoming, warm environment for all students and families.
• Utilizes lessons and studies from the Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline to guide children’s education.
• Engages in consistent data gathering, documentation, assessment, and analysis of student performance. Plans lessons to support growth in all areas and maintains a portfolio of children’s growth using the Teaching Strategies Gold platform.
• Conducts two home visits and at least two family conferences each year to build relationships and help guardians learn they are the child’s first teacher.
• Ensures children with disabilities are identified early and served in an inclusive environment.
• Discusses children’s ongoing development in collaboration with the Education Coordinator, School Nurse, Mental Health and Developmental consultants, and documents referrals as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ daily and hourly attendance and meal counts.
• Aids in the organization and maintenance of the classroom, kitchen, and related materials.
• Creates and maintains a predictable schedule and routine, arriving on time and minimizing absences.
• Maintains classroom sanitation practices in accordance with licensing and best practices.
• Attends orientations, trainings, staff meetings, community meetings, and workshops as required, and may provide training and mentorship to team members and community stakeholders.
• Completes a minimum of 15 credit hours of continued education per licensing requirements.
• Performs all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the NAEYC Code of Ethics and maintaining confidentiality of all information.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Models core culture attributes of VOA:
  Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Service.
• Models VOA’s three critical virtues:
  Humble, Hungry, People Smart.
• Knowledge of Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements.
• Head Start Performance Standards.
• Teaching Strategies Gold.
• CLASS.
• ECERS‑R.
• CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program).
• Ensures equitable and inclusive services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field; or an Associate’s degree in the same area with two years of related experience and a verifiable eligibility letter.
• Two years of teaching experience in a classroom environment with a verifiable eligibility letter.

• Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Previous Lead Teacher experience.
• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold, CLASS, ECERS‑R, Trauma‑Informed care, and the Creative Curriculum.

• Effective verbal and written communication with families, coworkers, consultants, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer and tablet skills for data entry and documentation.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Proficiency with standard classroom office technology (iPad, copier, computer).

• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, sitting on the floor, running, lifting, and reaching.
• Constant movement for up to 6 hours daily.
• Acoustic noise typical of classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Emotional/mental stability and ability to supervise students in care.

Full‑time:
Monday through Friday,…