Top 707 Lead teacher Jobs in Denver, Co

Lead Teacher- Preschool
Clayton Early Learning —Denver, CO
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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K-5 Elementary School Teachers (Signing Bonus Available)
U Prep Schools —Denver, CO
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Lead Teacher-Infant & Toddler
Clayton Early Learning —Denver, CO
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Teaching Fellowship (2026-2027 School Year)
U Prep Schools —Denver, CO
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Elementary School Teacher (4th & 5th Grade) -- Literacy Crew Leader
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning —Denver, CO
- $44,750 - $79,851 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Start Lead Teacher
Jefferson County Colorado —Arvada, CO
- $53,500 - $56,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Preschool Teacher Co Lead (ECE)
Augustana Early Learning Center —Denver, CO
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Dean of Students (2026-2027) [Immediate Start]
DSST Public Schools —Denver, CO
- $77,500 - $92,500 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
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Early Learning/Childhood Education Teacher- Alameda
Warren Village Inc. —Denver, CO
- $27.35 - $31.30 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Toddler Teacher Co-Lead (ECE)
Augustana Early Learning Center —Denver, CO
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead Teacher (for 2 yr old)
The Learning Experience - Parker —Parker, CO
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Classroom experience
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Infant Lead Teacher (INS qualification preferred)
Kiddie Academy of Denver Boulevard One —Denver, CO
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher
The Summit Academy —Denver, CO
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Maintenance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Education - Lead Teachers
Novastar Kids Co —Englewood, CO
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Email
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse —Arvada, CO
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Education - Lead Teachers
Novastar Kids Co —Englewood, CO
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Email
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Minds Children Academy —Aurora, CO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Lead Infant Teacher – 4-Day Workweek
The Owl Academy —Littleton, CO
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Lead Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse —Littleton, CO
- $16 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) Lead
New Horizon Academy —Lone Tree, CO
- $22.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Education
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Teacher- Preschool

Clayton Early Learning -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Working with families
Pediatric first aid
Teaching experience with young children
Experience working with families with children

Full Job Description

Lead Teacher- Head Start

$1,000 Sign on Bonus available after 90 days!

About the role:

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, implementing, and delivering an infant, toddler or preschool program based on the enrolled children's individual and group's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs. While also managing the classroom environment and working with the parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. You'll have the opportunity to provide direct supervision for the classroom including all areas of personnel actions and management of teachers in your room. We are looking for a Lead Teacher- Head Start who enjoys and has experience of ages 3 years to 5 years.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What this Role involves:

Develop written plans, with classroom team, for daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 8 to16 children which may involve some children with disabilities
Organize classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age-appropriate environment for children
Conduct an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
scheduling and facilitating team and classroom meetings
identification of team resource needs
ensuring planning and accurate completion of program projects
Audits files, portfolios, lesson plans, etc
Provides supervision to the classroom teachers
staying abreast of current issues and theories within the field, and other related matters
Provides direct educational services to children and families as a contributing member of the classroom team
Plans and participates in the preparation, setup, and clean-up of meals and snacks.
Prepares, submits, monitors and tracks internal and external reports/documents which includes but is not limited to screenings, assessments, enrollment, attendance, etc
Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports
Works effectively with the management team to ensure smooth program operations

What we are looking for:

Education: BA in ECE or a related field such as elementary education with at least 36 ECE credit hours OR a valid teaching license through the state of Colorado. As well as EQIT or ECE 111 (Infant/Toddler classes)
Experience:2-3 years of previous experience working with children ages 0-3 and at least 1 year of leadership experience
Skills: Pediatric first aid, CPR, experience working with kids and families
Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, a physical and a national sex offender registry check

What we offer:

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days
16+ paid company holidays
Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure)
Paid sick time
Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
FSA plans
College 529 investment options
Identity theft protection and more

Compensation:

$50,000-$55,000 annually

Clayton's Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
Community fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law

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