Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/Facilitator at SchoolSpring in Aurora, CO

Summary: Lotus School for Excellence is a public charter school expanding to serve early learners. They are seeking a passionate and skilled Pre-K Teacher/Facilitator to design and lead a high-quality, play-based early childhood education program. The role involves curriculum development, classroom facilitation, developmental progress monitoring, collaboration with support teams, and family engagement to ensure kindergarten readiness.

Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate, play-based lesson plans that cover early literacy, foundational math concepts (shapes, counting), science exploration, and social-emotional learning
- Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive, and highly organized classroom environment that encourages student inquiry, independence, and collaboration
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s social, emotional, and academic milestone progress using early childhood screening tools
- Identify student learning gaps or developmental needs early; collaborate with the school’s student support teams, special education staff, and K-12 faculty to ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten
- Maintain open, proactive communication with families in alignment with charter school community goals, including regular updates and formal parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain accurate records regarding attendance, developmental assessments, and health/safety protocols as required by state childcare licensing bodies

Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher prior to serving as the lead teacher in a Pre-K classroom
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a minimum of 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework required
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching or managing a classroom in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or early childhood setting
- Must successfully pass all state-mandated criminal background checks, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearances prior to the first day of employment (mid-August)
- Ability to actively engage with young children, which includes bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and safely lifting up to 40 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Candidates holding a valid state ECE certificate (Pre-K–3) are highly encouraged to apply

Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, Early Childhood screening tools, Classroom management, Curriculum development, Play-based learning, Social-emotional learning, Early literacy, Foundational math concepts, Science exploration, Regulatory compliance

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance