Preschool Teacher

Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Location: Bailey, CO
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Mountain Minis Early Learning Academy is a warm, community-focused early learning center nestled in Bailey, Colorado. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, family-style environment for our children, families, and staff. Our mission is to nurture, educate, and prepare young learners for their journey into kindergarten and beyond in a safe, trusted, developmentally rich setting.

We are currently seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team and serve as a key educator in our preschool program (ages 2.5–5).

Position: Preschool Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and hands-on activities for preschool children (we also use Experience Curriculum)
• Build a warm, positive, and inclusive classroom culture
• Create opportunities for social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth
• Provide individualized support for children who need additional guidance
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress
• Maintain strong and professional communication with families
• Ensure a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Prepare weekly lesson plans in advance using curriculum guidelines
• Support children’s emotional needs and provide consistent, nurturing care
• Work collaboratively with teammates and uphold licensing standards

Qualifications

• ECT-qualified (Early Childhood Teacher) under Colorado state regulations
• Must pass required background checks
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early learning program
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and classroom-management skills
• Ability to create engaging, play-based, and structured learning experiences
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for teaching young children

Benefits

• Health reimbursement arrangements
• Free Childcare
• Paid time off/Holiday Pay
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Supportive, community-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shift
• In-person only

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person