Preschool Lead Teacher - Hiring for Opening Team

About Us

We are a family-owned and operated Early Learning Center that is passionate about teaching children ages 12 weeks to 6 years in Lakewood, CO at our Jewell Ave location. We are seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher who has a genuine love for children and a commitment to high quality early childhood education. Someone who will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic early childhood preschool teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. Please review the roles and responsibilities and check us out at www.TheSummitAcademy.Co for more information.

* International sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at our Center and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with our curriculum and programming.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to our guidelines.
• Assist in other capacities that the Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

The benefits our professionals enjoy:

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, we provide a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance assistance
• Paid holidays including a full week for “winter break” in December
• Paid time off, vacation and sick time
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement towards ECE courses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person