Toddler/Preschool Teacher
New Yesterday
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00946
Division: Administrative Services
Department: The Children's Center
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
To Apply: To Apply All applicants must submit:1. Resume2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Summary of Position
The Toddler/Preschool Teacher plays a key role in delivering a high-quality educational experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years in a collaborative, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. In partnership with the Center Director and caregiving team, this position supports the planning and implementation of classroom and outdoor activities that foster each child's growth and well-being. The teacher builds positive relationships with children and families, communicates effectively with parents during drop-off and pick-up, and contributes observations for child assessments.
This role also serves as the primary caregiver for other classrooms during staff absences, implementing daily routines and activities that align with the established curriculum. Additionally, the teacher provides supervision and mentorship to work-study students and contributes to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom and center environment. Ongoing professional development and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential components of this position.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of early childhood development, values teamwork, and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families and staff.
Top Three Characteristics of a Successful Applicant:
- Collaborative and Flexible: Works effectively with diverse colleagues and families, adapts to changing needs, and supports a team-focused environment.
- Strong Communication Skills: Clearly and compassionately communicates with children, families, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable in Early Childhood Development: Applies foundational knowledge of child development to support engaging, age-appropriate learning experience
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give and receive information accurately and present information to individuals
- Basic knowledge or child development birth-5 years; desire to be with young children; flexible and willing to work effectively in a team
- Able to provide excellent customer service to families.
- Willing to adapt to and provide services for diverse groups.
- Basic knowledge or child development birth-5 years; desire to be with young children; flexible and willing to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to work from our Lakewood RRCC campus (primarily our Lakewood campus.
- Must have completed either ECE 101 or ECE 103 with 12 months (1820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children under six years of age who are not related to the individual OR completion of both ECE 101 and ECE 103 with no experience. All courses must be completed with a course grade of "C" or above.
- ECE 101 and ECE 103
- 12 months verified experience in care and supervision of 4 or more children under the age of 6 not related to applicant.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with or supporting individuals from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
**Requires bending, vision, exposure, hearing, lifting, pushing, sharps, standing, and walking**
- Frequently moves, positions, carries or transports children and office materials weighing up to 15 lbs.
- The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or
Starting Salary
Starting salary range for this position is $43,636 to $48,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-non-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
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Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
- Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
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At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
- Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
- Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().
- Generous benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
- for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
- State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
- Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.
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Please verify that you have completed either ECE 101 or ECE 103 with 12 months (1820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children under six years of age who are not related to the individual OR you have completed both ECE 101 and ECE 103 with no experience. AND all courses are completed with a course grade of "C" or above.
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- Location:
- Denver
- Job Type:
- FullTime
