Assistant Preschool Teacher

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signed bonus

Position Highlights

• Monday–Friday set schedule
• 8:00am - 5:00pm OR 8:30 am–5:30pm
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Fully stocked classrooms and provided lesson plans
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Career path with paid training and certification support

Compensation & Benefits

• $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and education
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours annually
• Paid holidays, including a paid Winter Break (Christmas week)
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Supplementary Benefits: Kaiser medical plan with $150 monthly employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% employer match up to 4% of salary contributions

Key Responsibilities

• Support the supervision and daily classroom operations for a group of preschool-aged children
• Aid in implementing lesson plans and classroom schedules aligned with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum
• Foster a positive, well-managed classroom environment that supports learning and independence
• Observe and support children’s developmental progress
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Must meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) requirements for employment in a licensed early childhood education program
• PDIS Level 1, CDA, EQUIT, Pyramid Plus
• Previous experience in a licensed early childhood education, daycare center, preschool, aftercare, or public education setting
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and developmental needs of young children
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with child care and safety needs