Kindergarten Teacher

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Rate: Salary starting at $24,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Broomfield, CO

Status: Full-time (27.5 hrs.) exempt

Apple Tree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten, a ministry of Broomfield United Methodist Church, is seeking a teacher for:

• Five-day Half Day Kindergarten program (Mon-Fri 8:30am-1:30pm)
• Exempt salaried position, 27.5 hours per week
• Class consists of a maximum of 14 students

The Ideal candidates will foster and facilitate the social and intellectual development of children, in a Christian setting. We put a strong emphasis on social development and having an academic program uniquely tailored to each child’s individual needs. A teacher assistant supports the program daily on a part-time basis. We follow the Boulder Valley School District 9-month school calendar. Classes are in session from the week of Labor Day through the end of May.

Responsibilities:

• Create a friendly, welcoming and inspiring environment where students will have a sense of emotional safety
• Have a positive attitude, be flexible, patient and display attributes of kindness
• Be confident implementing a Christian element into your daily schedule
• Implement a prepared, developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Weekly, design, and follow a complete lesson plan
• Engage in teaching basic skills in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and Christian education
• Develop students’ social skills by providing regular play time within the curriculum
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation, sharing, and problem solving
• Use a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
• Assess and record students’ performance and progress on a regular basis.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and complete written assessments, 2 times per year
• Actively communicate and collaborate with school administration and other staff members
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, attend three yearly staff development workshops and complete online ECE modules as required through PDIS
• Participate in various extra-curricular activities that pertain to the school and its community outreach

Application Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Elementary Education or a Director’s License for a large center with experience teaching in a Kindergarten program
• Proven work experience teaching Jr. Kindergarten or Kindergarten classes
• Love working with children
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills

Compensation:

Broomfield UMC provides a competitive salary starting at $24,000, commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BROOMFIELD UMC treats all employees equally and fairly regardless of their race, gender, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or disability in employment. As a religious organization BROOMFIELD UMC is allowed to consider religion/religious beliefs and the religious requirements of the United Methodist Church in our employment.

BROOMFIELD UMC complies with and abides by all regulations in this classification as prescribed by law.

Interested candidates please submit a resume with cover letter to mindy.davidson@broomfieldumc.org with “Kindergarten Teacher” as the subject line. Please contact Mindy Davidson with questions at 720-880-5217.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) of 3 or higher?
• Are you comfortable teaching Christian curriculum as part of the Junior Kindergarten lesson plans?

Experience:

• preschool teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Broomfield, CO 80020 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,000