Early Educator (Ages 3-5)

About the role

Hagen Early Education Center is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and Colorado-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in guiding a classroom of children aged 3 to 5 years old. In this role, you will foster the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of preschoolers through a safe, nurturing, and emotionally supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute our center's specific curriculum with fidelity, ensuring daily activities promote literacy, math, and science concepts to foster kindergarten readiness.
• Monitor, assess, and document individual child milestones and track developmental progress within the curriculum framework.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Collaborate closely with school district specialists, speech therapists, and special education teachers to implement required accommodations and goals within the natural classroom environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, trauma-informed, and engaging learning space aligned with Colorado Shines quality metrics.
• Hold regular parent-teacher conferences and build respectful, transparent relationships with families. Partner with parents to align home and school goals, particularly for children navigating the IEP process.
• Adhere strictly to Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules (Section 7.702) and health protocols.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers, aides, and volunteers within the preschool classroom.

Requirements

• Colorado ECT Qualification: Must meet the Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) criteria defined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), verified through the Colorado Shines PDIS. Eligible pathways typically require an Associate/Bachelor's degree in ECE, a valid CDA, or completed ECE college coursework with verified experience hours.
• Special Education Familiarity: Proven experience or strong knowledge of working with children with special needs, interpreting IEP documentation, and supporting diverse learning goals.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background Clearance: Ability to pass a mandatory federal background check, including fingerprinting through the CBI and FBI.
• Safety Training: Current certifications in standard universal precautions (or willingness to obtain them upon hire).

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a structured early childhood curriculum.
• Prior experience or formal training in utilizing Teaching Strategies GOLD® (TS GOLD) for checkpoint documentation is highly preferred.
• Experience in preschool or early childhood education.
• Knowledge of the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP).
• Cultural responsiveness.
• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Patience, compassion, and flexibility.
• Effective classroom management.
• Strong communication skills with young children and adults.
• Organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Professionalism and integrity.

Skills

• Curriculum implementation.
• Child assessment.
• Inclusive education and IEP support.
• Classroom management.
• Family engagement.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement savings plans, and more. Details available on request.

Pay

$23,751 - $46,649 on Early Educator Salary Schedule

Schedule

167 days, 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)