Lead teacher jobs in Aurora, CO

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive 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 who enjoys and has experience with 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 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach and to high quality early childhood education. 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. We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together. What we want you to do: 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 you must have: 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 Experience: 2-3 years of previous experience working with children ages 3-5 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 The perks: 16+ paid company holidays Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off (Ed Services only - adjust per posting) Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service Paid sick time Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage Life, AD&D insurance Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP) Long-term disability coverage 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment FSA plans College 529 investment plans Identify theft and protection plans Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 annually Clayton's Core Values: At Clayton we work to foster a community characterized by trust, dignity, love, and justice, with our children and families, our team members, and other partners on our campus and beyond. We see these values in action each day as they strengthen our Clayton community and our service to the children, families, and educators we serve. Community -Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and we are committed to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve. Community is living the seven Sanctuary commitments: nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change. Collaboration -Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work. We are committed to approaching our work as one team across Clayton. Belonging- Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work. We are committed to building and sustaining an organization centered on belonging. Growth - Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve. We are committed to growing as individuals and as an organization. Stewardship -Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have. We are committed to being good stewards of our community and our resources. Fun -Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together. We are committed to having fun Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, 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