Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Classroom en COLORADO ACADEMY

Description

Colorado Academy is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and collaborative Lead Teacher for our early childhood classroom (ages 1-3 years). The Lead Teacher plays a key role in the daily routine of the classroom, working in close partnership with the Mentor Teacher to implement curriculum, manage classroom routines, and promote a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. This position supports the social, emotional, and developmental growth of young children through responsive teaching and collaboration with colleagues and families.

The Lead Teacher works as part of a three-teacher team in a responsive and nurturing school environment. This role supports daily caregiving routines, fosters secure attachments, and helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. Daily responsibilities include active supervision of children indoors and outdoors, participation in floor play, toileting, and supporting developmental experiences with children. This is a year-round position in a fully-licensed early childhood program.

Requirements

• Assist the Mentor Teacher in planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Supervise and engage with children during all parts of the day, promoting active participation and curiosity.
• Support the social and emotional development of children through consistent routines and positive guidance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom that fosters learning and exploration.
• Communicate effectively with families by sharing updates about children’s learning and classroom activities.
• Assist with observations, documentation, and assessments of children’s development.
• Engage in daily documentation practices and evidence of learning including digital communication with families and classroom displays to highlight children's learning each day. 
• Participate in team planning, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including licensing, health, safety, and emergency protocols.
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (including ECE 101 and ECE 103) or equivalent community-based training (e.g., EQIT, Pyramid Plus).
• Colorado Shines Credential Level 3 or 4 preferred.
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood classroom.
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate, take initiative, and maintain professionalism in a team setting.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting of up to 25 pounds, carrying of children and classroom materials
• Routinely bending, crawling and sitting 

All employees are expected to carry out the mission of Colorado Academy, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,"  and to support the vision of the school. 

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the campus and the school.

The pay for this position is  $24.30 per hour. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document. 

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion or creed, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, marital status, genetic information, or other protected classifications defined by federal or Colorado laws. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with CA.