What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Lead Teacher position at Academy Child Care?
We're hiring: Lead Toddler Teacher!
Location: Highlands Academy (2860 N. Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80212)
Position Type: Full Time
Start Date: September 22, 2025
Are you passionate about early childhood education and believe that play is the foundation of learning? Join our warm and collaborative team at Highlands Academy, a play-based school that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and connection.
About Us:
At Highlands Academy, we view play as a powerful vehicle for exploration, discovery, and growth. Our child-centered approach emphasizes social-emotional development, imagination, and hands-on experiences. We provide a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment where children and educators learn together. Highlands Academy is located within the highly sought after corridor near Downtown Denver and has been an established early childhood center serving children Birth-5 years old for over 10 years! Our center is open year-round with operation hours of 7:30AM-5:30PM.
Your Role:
As a Lead Teacher, youll create a playful, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 2-3 years old. Youll build positive relationships, foster independence, and encourage exploration through open-ended materials, nature, storytelling, music, movement, and more.
Responsibilities:
This is a full time, full year position. Scheduled work hours are 7:15-3:45 (hours may change according to the needs of the classroom/school). Our salary range is based upon education and experience.
To Apply:
Please include a detailed resume and a cover letter on why you feel you'd make a great addition to our team.
Help us nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, friends, and explorers one playful moment at a time!
Location: Highlands Academy (2860 N. Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80212)
Position Type: Full Time
Start Date: September 22, 2025
Are you passionate about early childhood education and believe that play is the foundation of learning? Join our warm and collaborative team at Highlands Academy, a play-based school that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and connection.
About Us:
At Highlands Academy, we view play as a powerful vehicle for exploration, discovery, and growth. Our child-centered approach emphasizes social-emotional development, imagination, and hands-on experiences. We provide a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment where children and educators learn together. Highlands Academy is located within the highly sought after corridor near Downtown Denver and has been an established early childhood center serving children Birth-5 years old for over 10 years! Our center is open year-round with operation hours of 7:30AM-5:30PM.
Your Role:
As a Lead Teacher, youll create a playful, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 2-3 years old. Youll build positive relationships, foster independence, and encourage exploration through open-ended materials, nature, storytelling, music, movement, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement play-based, developmentally appropriate activities along with documentation for families
- 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
- Create 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
- Manage and collaborate with two assistants
- Must hold at least a Level 3 credential in PDIS (completed ECE coursework or relevant degree).
- 2 years of experience working as a Lead Teacher in a school setting
- Warm, patient, and playful personality
- Passion for early childhood education and belief in the power of play
- 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
- 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
- Weekly paid planning time to lesson plan, communicate with team members and families
This is a full time, full year position. Scheduled work hours are 7:15-3:45 (hours may change according to the needs of the classroom/school). Our salary range is based upon education and experience.
To Apply:
Please include a detailed resume and a cover letter on why you feel you'd make a great addition to our team.
Help us nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, friends, and explorers one playful moment at a time!
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000
