Teacher Preschool Teacher
Job Description
Paddington Station Preschool Toddler Teacher Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Join two other co-teachers in a 2’s classroom
Our Mission:
Paddington Station Preschool is an independent school in Denver that serves children from ages two through kindergarten. The mission of Paddington Station Preschool is to be a welcoming and inclusive community that partners with families to celebrate childhood, embrace learning through play, and prepare confident individuals to joyfully explore the wonders of the world.
Paddington Station Preschool is seeking candidates who are committed to and willing to engage in the hard work of educational equity, anti-racism and anti-bias education.
Description:
We are looking to add a friendly, talented educator who believes in play-based education to join our team as soon as possible the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, organization, a love of children and a strong sense of professional responsibility. Our new educator will have a high level of energy, love of learning, and can manage multiple tasks and priorities. We are looking for a colleague that has the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others, communicate tactfully with children, parents, faculty and staff members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and play based activities
- Collaborate with co-lead teachers to meet the needs of the class
- Teach class of up to 14 children with co-lead teachersNote: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties associated with the job.
Requirements-required and preferred qualifications for a teacher position:
- PDIS Level 3 credential required
- Required to have either an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification or Colorado Early Childhood Teaching License
- BA or BS highly preferred
- In accordance with the Denver Public Health & Environment Order on August 2, 2021, applicants must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19Paddington Station Preschool provides the following benefits:
- Starting Salary: $33,800 (additional $1,000 with Master’s degree)
- 9-month School Schedule with option of working summer camp
- Tuition Remission for Employee children
- Insurance: Paddington covers 100% of medical, vision, dental, short term disability and life insurance for employees who work 24 hours or more per week
- Health plans including health saving accounts or flex spending accounts
- Retirement Plan: eligible after one year of service and 1000 hours worked with an employer match of 3% of salary