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Lead Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse

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#Child Development#Early Childhood Education#Preschool#Infant Care#Educational Care#ECE 101#PDIS Training Certificates#PDIS Level 3.0#ECE 111
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$15 - $25 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

Erie, Colorado

Salary

$15 - $25 / HOUR

Quick overview

Lead and manage classrooms for infants or two-year-olds in an educational preschool setting. Focus on providing high-quality educational care and fostering a play-based foundation for child development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required training certificates. Infant leads specifically require one year of experience and two 3-semester credit hours in infant care from an accredited institution.

professional certificateTeamworkTeachingCommunication skillsChildcareOrganization skillsEarly childhood educationInfant careProblem-solving ability

Job description

  • Description Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family!
  • We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day!
  • Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Erie, Colorado, where we are immediately hiring for the following classrooms: Infants: Lead Twos: Lead Lead Teacher Qualifications: Lead teachers must have PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.
  • INF Qualifications: Early Childhood Qualified Teacher with 1 year minimum working with infants and two 3-semester credit hours from accredited university or college on the care of infants (ECE 101 and ECE 111).
  • Along with PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.
  • What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out… GROWTH!
  • About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within!
  • We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
  • Stability!
  • We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
  • FUN!
  • We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
  • FAMILY!
  • All of our team members are part of our family-owned business.
  • We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.
  • What we offer… A fun, professional child care environment!
  • A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff): NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Discounted childcare tuition 401K Health, dental, vision and life insurance FREE continuing education training Referral bonuses Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
  • Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!
  • Here’s what we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
  • Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long-term home.
  • Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
  • Preferably, is able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.
  • Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
  • Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.
  • Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer! #INDErie

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Life insurance
  • Discounted childcare tuition
  • Free continuing education training
  • Free lunches and snacks

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool offers a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
HQSpringfield, Missouri
Founded2002

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Colorado lead teacher roles stay competitive

In Colorado, lead teacher openings are often steady because centers need experienced staff who can support classrooms and meet licensing expectations. This role is competitive for candidates with hands-on teaching experience, and an associate degree in Early Childhood Education can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show classroom experience and readiness to work with young children.

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