Lead Preschool​/Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

We are located in Arvada, Colorado. At Primrose School at Candelas is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year‑round programs for children from infant through elementary school age. We are seeking an energetic, fun individual for a Lead position in our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms.

• Lead teacher supervises daily class functions of a group of children.
• Lead teacher assess each child's individual ongoing developmental needs.
• Lead teacher implements an approved lesson plan and daily classroom schedule.
• Lead teacher work with Assistant Teacher(s) and the Director in planning parent‑teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Lead teacher attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Lead teacher complies with all applicable local, state, or federal regulatory rules and laws pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

• Ability to relate positively to young children.
• Is flexible and adaptable.
• Holds passion and respect for young children.
• Is team-oriented and communicates well.

• Must be Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified under local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching.

• This role pays $18.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• 10 Paid Holidays, additional Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunities to grow.
• Professional Development with tuition assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Training & development.
• Tuition assistance.

Full Time. Operations hours are currently 6:30am–6:00pm. Shift hours are flexible.

Arvada, Colorado.

Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.