Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher

Family Development Center

Provide quality, nurturing, early care and education for a group of diverse young children in a childcare center. This position plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for young children, assesses child development, mentors, coaches and directly supervise student employees and work hand in hand with university students, staff, faculty, alumni, families and community members. This position also exists to ensure compliance with state childcare licensing, state and county health department standards, and national accreditation requirements.

Lead Teacher positions may be assigned, or reassigned, as needed to any classroom and age group at the Family Development Center (FDC). This position works a shift within the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm, that may rotate or change as needed.

Essential Functions

• Child-Centered Learning
• Safe and Supportive Environment
• Inclusive Education
• Positive Behavior Support
• Collaboration with Families
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Continuous Professional Development
• Observation and Assessment
• Play-Based Learning
• Ethical and Professional Conduct
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Reflective Practice
• Respect for Child Autonomy
• Culturally Responsive Teaching

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the State of Colorado Childcare licensing requirements, as well as the NECPA Accreditation requirements, for an Early Childhood Teacher/Lead Teacher.

Must complete ONE of the following options to meet ECT qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field; or other specified pathways including Associate's degree, CDE Professional Teaching License, Early Childhood Professional Credential, or CDA credential.