Job Description
Benefits:
- Childcare Discounts
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Title: Preschool Lead Teacher Location: Mountain View Academy (4165 Eaton St. Denver, CO 80211) Position Type: Full-time, year-round Start Date: January 26th,2026 About Us: Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in young children's lives? Mountain View Academy is seeking a dedicated, passionate full-time assistant teacher to join our supportive team.
At Mountain View Academy, we believe in collaborative learning environments inspired by Reggio Emilia. Our classrooms feature 3-teacher teams, ensuring ample support and personalized attention for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside an assistant teacher and a lead teacher, contributing and helping plan to facilitate a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our school is open year round with operating hours of Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM.
Your Role: As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you’ll lead teachers in creating a playful, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 3-5 years. You’ll build positive relationships, foster independence, and encourage exploration through open-ended materials, nature, storytelling, music, movement, and more.
Responsibilities: - Supervise and manage 2 assistant teachers in planning and implementing reggio inspired activites, developmentally appropriate activities
- Supervise and engage with children during free play, group time, outdoor play, and routines
- Promote children's social and emotional development through modeling, guidance, and encouragement
- Assist with daily routines such as snack, diapering/toileting, and cleanup
- Maintain a safe, tidy, and nurturing classroom environment
- Communicate positively with children, families, and team members
Qualifications: - Must hold at least a Level 2 credential in PDIS (completed ECE coursework or relevant degree)
- Experience working with young children (center, home, or informal setting)
- Warm, patient, and playful personality
- Passion for early childhood education and belief in child led learning
- Willingness to learn and collaborate as part of a team
- Must meet state licensing requirements (health clearances, etc.) and eligible to work in the United States
What we offer: - Competitive Salary & Sign-on bonus - $500 (after 60-day introductory period)
- A supportive and joyful work environment
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- Opportunities for growth within a values-driven organization
- Paid time off, health, dental, vision after introductory period
- Scheduled closures/holidays throughout the year
Salary Range: $39,040 - $44,896/year This is a full time, full year position. Scheduled work hours are between 8:00-5:00, 8:15-4:45, or 9:00-5:30. Our salary range is based upon education and experience.
Join our passionate team of educators and make a positive impact on the lives of young children while advancing your career in early childhood education. Please email emilyl@themountianviewacademy.com for more details. This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this business. All inquiries about employment at this business should be made directly to this location.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,