Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Little Red Schoolhouse is passionate about nurturing and supporting the growth and development of young children! We are hiring a full time Preschool Teacher to join our welcoming, fun and friendly team in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado! The Preschool Teacher will help plan and implement activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child while providing quality care and support for children, ages 3-4 years old.Little Red Schoolhouse is a Montessori based early learning center providing care and early education for children ages 8 weeks-6 years. We have been voted best childcare and preschool in Summit for the past 18 years! Affordable housing opportunities available! Pay starting at $23/hour depending on education and experience. Come join our warm, welcoming and always fun loving team!

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum and care based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Experience in a group childcare or preschool setting
• Obtain a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Must clear full background check
• If needed, willing to complete 2 fully paid Early Childhood courses within the first year of employment

Nice To Haves

Early childhood education coursework, Montessori experience and knowledge, Colorado Shines credential Level 2

Benefits

-80 hours PTO accrued year one
-9 Paid Holidays
-EPIC Ski Pass
-Rec Center Punch Pass
-Basic Health and Mental Health Benefits
-Paid dental and vision insurance
-Simple IRA match option after 2 years
-Longevity bonus
-Paid college courses
-Paid training