Candidates may contact the preschool director at [email protected] and should submit a resume or CVC as soon as possible.
Salary
$30,000 - $40,000 a year (4-day student work week)
Job Type
Full-time Licensed Preschool School Teacher
Position: Preschool Lead Teacher
Why you'll love us: The well being and enjoyment of life is a top priority for our staff members. We offer a collaborative leadership approach and encourage self-care and loving relationships with each other and the community we serve. We offer hands-on, engaging activities that allow students to enjoy a vibrant and joyful learning process that promotes a love of coming to school!
Why we'll love you: We are expanding and looking for enthusiastic, high energy teachers who love children, have high expectations for learning and achievement, and work well with others. If you radiate positivity, have a strong work ethic, and love teaching; we will love you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Our Teacher position at the Children’s Kiva Preschool is an opportunity to build bright futures with a global perspective! The Teacher in this position will be responsible for providing direct instruction and managing an inclusive classroom of about 15 students in a multi-age level classroom 4 days a week. The teacher will strive to maintain a Montessori inspired classroom environment that provides an educational atmosphere where all students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Teachers are supported by the Director, Executive Director, and by collaborating colleagues to use Montessori inspired practices with our supporting Colorado State curricula to foster intellectual curiosity and a love of learning among their students. In addition, Teachers will be expected to develop strong relationships with each child and family enrolled in their classroom, provide parent updates, participate in all school functions, attend our staff-collaboration Fridays, and support student transition services. Our Teachers are involved in the development of the whole child and facilitate higher-order thinking and reasoning that ensures our students will be ready to THRIVE in kindergarden and beyond.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PDIS level of III or higher and background check are required; CDE Teaching License, Master’s degree, READ Act literacy Certification, and Experience in Education Intervention services are preferred.
- Montessori certification is also preferred but not required.
- Experience analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and instruction.
- Commitment to reliable and exceptional education.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Well organized, responsible, and meets deadlines.
- Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHER:
- Embody the mission and vision of school.
- Participate as a flexible team who gets along well with all school stakeholders with a positive, fun-loving demeanor.
- Develop and/or implement lessons to meet State and Federal Academic Standards with a Montessori inspired environment targeted with the end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations.
- Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times while promoting positive student self-concept.
- Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with the Director.
- Implement and update standards-based data tracking systems and use data to inform instructional development and delivery (TS Gold)
- Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families.
- Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development learning activities and at least one committee.
- Maintain a beautifully prepared, organized, clean, safe and stimulating environment for the children.
- Supervise assistant teachers and support their professional development with a spirit of collegiality and collaboration, modeling appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
- Work collaboratively and productively with other teachers and staff.
- Participate in the instruction of the school’s Health and Wellness lunch curriculum, eating with students and implementing lunch-time curriculum if needed.
- Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, gallery exhibits of student learning, and other required programs/events throughout the year.
- Support and facilitate additional testing/assessments and/or progress monitoring as needed
- Support specialized educational programs and interventions, participate in our RtI process, and Partner with special education staff to implement student's IEPs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- While performing the physical duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to run a short distance, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a salaried position, contracted for 141 Student Contact Days and a minimum of 158 Staff Work days. Salary schedule is competitive and performance based and can be accessed via this link: CK Approved 25-26 Budget (Updated 1_25_2026).xlsx - 25-26 Payscale Kiva CH Approved.pdf
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Must possess demonstrated skills in the following areas.
- Classroom implementation of best practices in instructional strategies and demonstrated success in working with learners.
- Proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of literacy instruction.
- Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change.
- Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and/or job assignment if needed.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources.
- Willingness to be a contributing member of the school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Important Notice Regarding Licensed/Certified Positions
Job Status is on going, at will. A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract will maintain that contract status.
As an equal opportunity employer, CKMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability.
Pay: $18.76 - $29.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
