Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead its state-licensed preschool program at the Northside Aztlan Community Center. This is a 30-hour per week position starting August 31, 2026, with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Active supervision of children including regular participation and attendance counts.
• Act as the Lead Teacher in Funtime PreK and/or Preschool Classes during the school year and in Funtime Adventures during the Summer.
• Plan and instruct daily developmentally appropriate lesson plans utilizing the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
• Treat all children with care and respect in all interactions, including behavior guidance and classroom management strategies.
• Prepare for and clean up following class/camp activities.
• Attend regular staff and department meetings as needed.
• Represent the City with a positive, professional, and healthy demeanor at all times.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
• Teaching and leading skills for working with participants and other part-time staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multi-tasking effectively.
• Strong customer services skills to build relationships with families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification must be current or acquired within one month of hire.
• Must receive clearance from state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background check.
• Must complete 15 hours of required pre-service trainings and courses before working with children.
• Valid driver's license with "clean" driving record.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
• Teaching and leading skills for working with participants and other part-time staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multi-tasking effectively.
• Strong customer services skills to build relationships with families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification must be current or acquired within one month of hire.
• Must receive clearance from state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background check.
• Must complete 15 hours of required pre-service trainings and courses before working with children.
• Valid driver's license with "clean" driving record.

Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to contribute effectively and creatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive effective working relationships with employees and management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children).
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires.
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting.
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness program, workout facilities.
• Employee/family onsite health clinic.
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.

Pay

Annual salary range: $36,981.00 - 55,472.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Schedule

30 hours per week with benefits.