About this role
Job description: Job Overview Pre-K Teacher / Facilitator Location: Lotus School for Excellence Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $45,000 – $60,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) Start Date: Mid-August (2nd or 3rd week of August) Job Summary As we expand our public charter school community to welcome our youngest learners,Lotus School for Excellence is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and highly skilled Pre-K Teacher / Facilitator. Operating within our innovative charter framework, this individual will design and lead a high-quality, play-based early childhood education program. The ideal candidate will deeply understand early childhood milestones, blending structured foundational learning with child-led exploration to ensure all students build a joyful, equitable foundation for kindergarten readiness. Key Responsibilities Curriculum Development & Instruction: 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. Classroom Facilitation & Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive, and highly organized classroom environment that encourages student inquiry, independence, and collaboration. Developmental Progress Monitoring: Observe, assess, and document each child's social, emotional, and academic milestone progress using early childhood screening tools. Intervention & Collaboration: 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. Community & Family Engagement: Maintain open, proactive communication with families in alignment with charter school community goals, including regular updates and formal parent-teacher conferences. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate records regarding attendance, developmental assessments, and health/safety protocols as required by state childcare licensing bodies. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. 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. Credentials & Certifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a minimum of 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework required. Note: While a traditional state K-12 teaching license is not required for this role, candidates holding a valid state ECE certificate (Pre-K–3) are highly encouraged to apply. Condition of Employment As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment. New hires are expected to begin this program during the 2026-2027 school year. Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching or managing a classroom in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or early childhood setting. Clearances: Must successfully pass all state-mandated criminal background checks, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearances prior to the first day of employment (mid-August). Physical Demands: Ability to actively engage with young children, which includes bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and safely lifting up to 40 lbs. Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person