$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days! About the role: 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. You will manage the classroom environment and work directly with parents and caregivers as a member of an interdisciplinary team. You'll also have the opportunity to provide direct supervision for the classroom including management of teachers in your classroom. 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 advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

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 almost 200 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. Schedule and facilitate team and classroom meetings Identify team resource needs Ensure planning and accurate completion of program projects Audit files, portfolios, lesson plans, etc. Provide supervision to the classroom teachers Stay abreast of current issues and theories within the field, and other related matters Provide direct educational services to children and families as a contributing member of the classroom team Plan and participate in the preparation, setup, and clean up of meals and snacks. Prepare, submit, monitor and track internal and external reports/documents which includes but is not limited to screenings, assessments, enrollment, attendance, etc. Administer first aid and prepares and submits accident reports Work 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/management experience Skills: Pediatric first aid, CPR, ability to use technology in a professional setting, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other software and applications required by the role Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle/driving record (MVR), CO state child abuse and neglect registry check, a national sex offender registry check, and reference checks. Other: Valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance. The perks: 16+ paid company holidays Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off 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: $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 belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve. Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together. Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve. Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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