Preschool Teacher
Position Purpose: Lead classroom team in delivering an emergent, play-based curriculum rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Foster children’s curiosity and growth within a warm, responsive environment while building meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues.
Core Responsibilities
Learning Environment & Curriculum
- Create and sustain a warm, welcoming, and aesthetically rich classroom environment that is responsive to the developmental needs and interests of each child
- Collaborate with the co-teacher to design engaging, intentional learning experiences
- Facilitate ongoing project work and child-led investigations that honor children's natural curiosity
- Make children's learning visible through thoughtful documentation, journals, and classroom displays
Child Guidance & Development
- Build genuine, trusting relationships with each child
- Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance strategies
- Conduct quarterly child assessments using the Teaching Strategies GOLD system
- Document and communicate children's progress with care and insight
- Monitor individual development and adjust instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs
Collaboration & Communication
- Cultivate authentic, respectful partnerships with families, ensuring open communication and meaningful involvement in their child's learning
- Share regular updates on classroom project work and individual children's experiences through weekly journal, progress reports, and family meetings
- Set and pursue meaningful professional learning goals in collaboration with the Instructional Coach
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a teacher leader and mentor to the classroom co-teacher and support staff, modeling best practices in early childhood education, professional communication, and reflective practice
- Engage in daily collaborative communication with the teaching team to share observations and plans
- Participate actively in team meetings, staff meetings, and professional learning communities
- Meet monthly with the Executive Director and Instructional Coach to collaborate on program development, school events and improvement efforts, and professional learning initiatives
- Represent Timberline Learning Center with integrity and professionalism in all community interactions
- Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace culture
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of lead teaching experience with children ages 0–6
- Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 Credential or above
- Full-time, year-round availability
- Stable housing in Summit County or surrounding areas
- Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry)
- Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
- Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar authentic assessment systems
Deep familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, nature or play-based learning
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Schedule, Salary & Benefits:
Staff positions are year-round. TLC offers nine paid holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday following), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday. Compensation will be based on education, experience, and performance. Timberline's salary range starts at $28/hr.+ Timberline offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees (i.e., Birthday PTO, EPIC ski pass, Wellness benefit, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Vision, Dental, Childcare Discount).
Program Description:
Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old. Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships
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Application Procedures:
If you are interested in joining our highly dedicated and talented team and enjoy teaching capable and curious young students, please complete the online application and email it with your resume to Executive Director Dr. Sherri Danyali
Apply today! https://www.timberlinelearningcenter.com/careers.html
