Preschool Teacher

$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About the role :

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for collaboring with a team and implementing a high-quality early childhood program that supports the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children aged 3 years to 5 years. This position ensures a safe, inclusive, and enriching learning environment, maintains strong communication with families, and adheres to all licensing and program standards.

Who we are :

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work.

Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do :

Maintain a safe, warm, and stimulating classroom environment

Develop individualized care routines that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth

Collaborate with co-teachers to implement developmentally appropriate activities

Support strong family partnerships through daily communication and relationship-building

Maintain accurate documentation of feeding, diapering, sleeping, and developmental milestones

Adhere to all licensing and program standards, including Head Start / Early Head Start and Educare

Sanitize toys, materials, and classroom spaces according to health and safety protocols

Support Conscious Discipline practices in age-appropriate ways

• Follow lessons plan using the Creative Curriculum

Perform other duties as assigned

What you must have :

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a licensed early childhood setting

Experience with Head Start or Early Head Start programs preferred

Must meet all state licensing requirements, including background check and medical clearance

Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained upon hire

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move children

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job

The perks :

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days

16+ paid company holidays

Spring Break and Winter Break – up to 10 paid days off

Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days / year, up to 30 with tenure)

Paid sick time

Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year

FSA plans

College 529 investment options

Identity theft protection and more

Compensation :

$20.00–$22.00 per hour

Clayton's Core Values :

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.

Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength.

Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.

Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.

Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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