Lead Teacher / Caregiver

Blueberry Village – Frederick, Colorado

Job Type: Part-Time to Full-Time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 20–40 hours per week
Full-Time Start: October 2026

Blueberry Village is a licensed, family-owned child care program in Frederick, Colorado, and we're growing! We're looking for a dependable, compassionate, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher/Caregiver to join our team as we expand this fall.

This position will begin part-time, with the opportunity to transition to full-time in October 2026 as our program grows. We are happy to consider applicants seeking either part-time or full-time employment.

We're willing to train the right candidate! If you have a passion for working with children, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Provide loving, attentive care in a mixed-age classroom.
• Lead engaging, play-based learning activities.
• Support children's social-emotional growth and preschool readiness.
• Supervise indoor play, outdoor activities, and occasional field trips.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with families and fellow team members.
• Follow all Colorado child care licensing requirements and Blueberry Village policies.
• Independently lead classroom operations when scheduled.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is preferred but not required.
• Early childhood education experience is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Must meet Colorado child care licensing requirements.
• Must be dependable, professional, patient, and able to take initiative.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks.
• Must be able to lift children and actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities.

What We Offer

• $20.00 per hour
• Part-time to full-time opportunity
• Approximately 20–40 hours per week
• 401(k) and employee benefits
• Paid training and professional development
• Small class sizes and low child-to-caregiver ratios
• Leadership opportunities as our program continues to grow
• A supportive, family-centered work environment
• A workplace that values open, honest, and respectful communication

At Blueberry Village, we believe the best teams are built on trust, teamwork, and communication. We value employees who are dependable, solution-oriented, and comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and addressing concerns openly and professionally. We strive to create a positive work environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and heard.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to help build something special, we'd love to meet you!

Where Blueberries Grow & Families Thrive.