Preschool Lead Teacher

Summary

The Early Childhood Toddler Lead Teacher plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, joyful, and well-organized classroom environment. This position leads a cohesive teaching team, thoughtfully coordinates curriculum experiences, and oversees the daily rhythm of the classroom to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Our Lead Teachers have a strong understanding of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and use this knowledge to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They foster a warm, stimulating atmosphere where toddlers are encouraged to explore, grow, and build confidence.

Strong communication is at the heart of this role. Lead Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, provide guidance and mentorship to classroom staff, and partner with families to support each child’s success.

Duties

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead by example by modeling best practices, coaching team members, and fostering a positive, collaborative teaching environment to ensure consistent implementation of routines and safety practices. 
• Design, coordinate, and implement engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and promote social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. 
• Observe, document, and assess development to guide curriculum planning. 
• Perform and supervise daily caregiving routines including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines. 
• Build strong partnerships with families by maintaining open and consistent communication through daily conversations, progress updates, and parent–teacher conferences. 
• Ensure daily classroom operations meet full compliance with all Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements. 
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by upholding high standards for hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security. 
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, willingly adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program. 
• Maintain an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account, ensuring all required trainings, credentials, and documentation are current and in compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements. 
• Actively pursue 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year and maintain a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required 

• High School Diploma/GED, Level II Credential (Or PD Plan to complete) 
• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.  
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. 
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. 

 Physical Requirements 

• Lift, carry, and support children up to 50 pounds 
• Sit, bend, kneel, squat, and move easily between floor and standing positions 
• Participate in playground and classroom activities 
• Tolerate noise, common illnesses, and outdoor weather conditions 
• Perform repetitive tasks such as diapering, feeding, and cleaning 

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• EPIC Ski Pass
• PTO/sick leave
• IRA matching
• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Salary supplements