Summary:

As a Preschool Teacher at Merryhill Preschool, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body. 

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum.

• Health & Safety: Prioritizes a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures. 

• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.

• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have a minimum high school diploma.

• PDIS/Colorado Shines Credential required ( Level 2 or higher)

• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company paid life insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Tuition discounts for your children

• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care

• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

• CDA Program

• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

  This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.