- Salary
- $25 – $28/hr
- Location
- Frisco, Colorado
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
We're Hiring: Lead Preschool Teacher at Summit County Preschool!
Do you love working with young children and want to make a real impact each day? Are you looking for a fun, energetic, and rewarding job in a beautiful mountain community? Look no further — Summit County Preschool is the place for you!
We’re currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to join our incredible team! This is the perfect opportunity for someone who’s passionate about early childhood education and wants to be part of a supportive, creative, and hands-on learning environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading a classroom of 3 and 4 year-old children with warmth, patience, and joy.
- Creating engaging weekly lesson plans and fun, developmentally appropriate circle times, art and science projects.
- Using Teaching Strategies to observe and assess children and their development.
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Supporting each child's growth and learning through play, routine, and positive guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
- A fun, caring, and reliable educator who’s excited to make a difference.
- Strong communication skills and a great work ethic.
- Someone who enjoys a balance of structure and creativity.
- Minimum Level 3 on Colorado Shines PDIS is required, or able to receive in 3 months.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus, but not required.
- At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting is required.
- Experience leading a childcare classroom is strongly preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Schedule:
- Full-time, year-round position.
- Four 10-hour days (Saturdays and Sundays off with an additional day off during the week).
- Open hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off + 17 paid wellness days annually.
- Paid sick leave.
- Professional development support.
- Epic Ski Pass.
- And more!
Join a team that values your work and supports your growth. Help shape young lives while enjoying an inspiring and joyful work environment.
Skills
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