Teacher, Early Childhood Education

About Early Connections Learning Centers

Early Connections Learning Centers is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high quality early care and education for ALL children. Every position works in coordination to achieve this mission. Since 1897, our work to provide high quality early childhood education has positively impacted thousands of children and families in the Pikes Peak region. Our nationally accredited programs help build a strong foundation for young children to be happy and successful in learning and life.

The Teacher plays a vital role in creating a joyful, nurturing, and inclusive classroom where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to learn. Working closely with the Lead Teacher, this position helps design and deliver meaningful learning experiences that foster each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Teachers partner with families to build a strong foundation for school readiness and lifelong curiosity.

This role upholds the highest standards of quality by following Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, and Early Connections’ policies and values.

• Create a joyful, engaging classroom where every child feels known, valued, and inspired to explore. Plan and implement meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s growth across all developmental domains.
• Model excellence in early education practice by integrating play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies GOLD, Colorado Early Learning Guidelines, and NAEYC standards.
• Partner in the classroom. Collaborate with the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and growth across all areas of development.
• Lead with confidence when needed. Assume full classroom responsibility in the Lead Teacher’s absence, providing consistency and care for children and families.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment. Maintain indoor and outdoor spaces that are clean, safe, and inviting, ensuring compliance with CDHS Licensing, Health and Safety standards, USDA food and sanitization requirements, and the NAEYC Cleaning and Sanitation Table.
• Support inclusion and belonging. Foster a classroom culture that values and celebrates each child’s identity, background, and abilities—embracing diversity in all forms including culture, family structure, language, and individual needs.
• Engage families as partners. Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers through open communication, family events, and parent-teacher conferences. Collaborate with families to share progress and strategies for supporting children’s growth and school readiness.
• Document and observe with purpose. Accurately complete documentation such as attendance, meal records, and assessment data (Teaching Strategies GOLD), incorporating family input to inform individualized learning goals.
• Promote health and safety. Request, prepare, and maintain classroom materials to ensure they are adequate, appropriate, and safe. Adhere to CACFP and other health regulations that protect children’s well-being.
• Model professionalism and continuous learning. Demonstrate understanding of early childhood development principles, applying them with compassion and creativity. Stay current with training and program expectations to ensure compliance with Early Connections, CDHS, and NAEYC standards.

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and community partners to support children’s needs and classroom goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to children, families, and staff.
• Represent Early Connections with professionalism—showing positivity, reliability, and pride in the important work of early education.

• Is Early Childhood Teacher qualified and meets Colorado minimum Rules and Regulations for Teachers. Additional coursework may be required based on classroom assignment.
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