Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Overview

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have a natural passion for nurturing and a love for learning? Primrose School of Lone Tree wants you to join our team as a Lead Preschool Teacher. As a Lead Teacher you will help create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to build children’s confidence and independence.

Our teachers guide infants through preschool-age children in small group instruction, supporting their growth as they absorb new content and understand increasingly complex concepts.

All applications will be reviewed promptly. Virtual interviews will be scheduled for candidates with experience in early childhood education, preschool, child care, or daycare settings. We have a dedicated team ready to train and support you as you join our school community. We look forward to speaking with you!

School location: 9200 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Phone: .

• 401(k) matching up to 4% salary contribution
• Health insurance (Kaiser Permanente; Employer Contribution $150/month)
• Paid time off (80 hours annually)
• Paid sick leave up to 48 hours annually
• Paid holiday and winter break week
• Paid weekly off for Winter Break (week of Christmas)
• Guardian dental & vision benefit plans
• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly compensation $20.00 to $23.00 depending on experience and education
• $500 signing bonus after 90 days
• Set schedule Monday-Friday (8:00 am–5:00 pm or 8:30 am–5:30 pm)
• Signing bonus $1,500

• Must meet basic requirements of Colorado Shines.
• PDIS Level 2+, CDA, AS or BS degree in ECE, education, or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a teacher in licensed early childhood education, PreK, preschool, childcare, daycare center, or education preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with handling children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

• Overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implement the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
• Plan with a member of the Leadership Team parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Observe all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Lone Tree, and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children in daycare or childcare center.

• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
• Work with your Lead Teacher to implement the lesson plans from Primrose's Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement!

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education