Early Childhood Lead Teacher; Group Leader

FT Early Childhood Lead Teacher (Group Leader)

Base pay range

$22.35/hr - $27.69/hr

The ideal candidates will have a cheerful disposition and love working with preschool-aged children. We are looking for someone who is patient, energetic, works well with a team and has a great sense of humor! Candidates are required to be qualified as an early childhood teacher through the Department of Human Services.

• Provide careful and effective supervision of individual and groups of children, on and off campus, in accordance with District established policies and procedures.
• Maintain and oversee a positive, developmentally appropriate, organized, and creative learning environment.
• Work with individual students and small groups of students; encourage proper behavior and maintain children’s safety and learning through the approved behavior guidance plan.
• Maintain records, including attendance; maintain classroom environment in a sanitary, neat and orderly manner.
• Assist with snacks and other meals as appropriate, including maintaining a clean environment for snacks and meals.
• Attend to the physical needs of the children (e.g., feeding, toileting, resting).
• Perform routine clerical tasks as needed or assigned; communicate positively and appropriately with parents regarding their child in relation to the early childhood program; assist with parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with school staff; assure health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Provide first aid and health-related services as needed.
• Collect and input data for the Creative Curriculum GOLD program for all students on IEPs or in CPP, as well as for tuition-paying four-year-olds. Use data to monitor student progress and guide lesson design and classroom activities to meet Colorado State Preschool Standards.
• Attend required continuing education classes and adhere to guidelines set by the District and the Colorado Department of Human Services.

• Other related primary duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Preschool instructional/tutorial procedures and practices
• Developmental stages and behaviors of preschool-age students
• Developmental and behavioral characteristics of students with special needs
• Basic methods used in overseeing and directing student activities in a variety of age-appropriate settings
• Positive guidance and classroom management techniques
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• CPR / First Aid / Universal Precautions / Medication Administration training
• Modern office procedures and methods

• Supervise a variety of student groups in a variety of settings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Operate and use modern office equipment
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking families
• Provide specialized enrichment opportunities for students
• Work independently and with a minimum of direction
• Maintain a professional appearance while at work
• Interact with children in a nurturing and respectful manner

Hourly range: $22.35 - $27.69/hour, depending on qualified experience

Days worked: 252 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee’s wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools value teachers and offer a collaborative environment, small class sizes, and competitive salary structures.

For more information please contact Lori Brumbaugh at

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