Preschool Teacher (Part time and Full time)

Key Responsibilities

Expectations: 

Teachers at Denver Christian School are exemplary with respect to the following Denver Christian School Faculty Core Competencies:

• Spiritual Life: Denver Christian School Teachers model an active, vibrant faith life to intentionally disciple students and integrate faith and learning into all aspects of a DC education.
• Commitment: Denver Christian School Teachers demonstrate commitment to the DC mission statement, to student learning, and to a healthy staff climate and culture. DC teachers prepare systematically and learn from experience and professional growth and development.
• Academic Excellence: Denver Christian School Teachers foster academic excellence because they are qualified in their subject area, passionate about what they teach, skilled at subject and grade specific pedagogy, and innovative and creative in lesson design, implementation, and assessment; they are committed to continual improvement in each of these areas.
• Classroom Management: Denver Christian School Teachers create a healthy and positive learning environment; manage their classroom and learning experiences in a way that allows each student to thrive; build strong, discipling relationships with students; and exercise discipline from a biblical framework.
• Leadership: Denver Christian School Teachers actively embrace leadership roles with students, through discipling relationships both in and out of the classroom, and with peers, through meaningful involvement in professional development and professional learning communities.

MISSION VALUES & ALIGNMENT

• All employees are expected to support the school’s Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.

• Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30–31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:

  • Solution-Oriented – We support one another by approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using the gifts and abilities God has given us to contribute meaningfully.

  • Relationally-Focused – We recognize that the success and well-being of our colleagues matter as much as our own, and we invest in relationships that strengthen our community.

  • Creatively-Inspired – We seek God’s wisdom and pursue fresh ideas, improved processes, and innovative solutions whenever opportunities arise.

  • Effort-Enthused – We seek to honor God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks and responsibilities across the school.

BENEFITS

• Retirement Savings Account with DC contribution

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Continuation of Coverage Under Group Health and Dental Plans (COBRA)

• Life Insurance

• Paid family leave under Colorado FAMLI Leave

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Offerin

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• A collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth

• Professional development

• Discounts for the children of faculty and staff:

  • Tuition discount

  • Enrollment fee discount

  • Inclusion discount

  • Accommodation discount

  • Free childcare in Thunder Club during  professional development/in-service meetings and early-release Fridays. 

  • Free registration for Thunder Club

  • Free bus service, if space is available

  • Discount for clubs and camps leaders, when working 

• One free lunch entree per week when school is in session

• Discounts at Thunder Grounds Cafe and Surge Cafe

ABOUT DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Denver Christian School is an independent, PreK-12 Christian school dedicated to serving students from Christian families across the Denver metro area, including those in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school. Located on our beautiful Lakewood, CO campus, we have been a cornerstone of Christian education in our city for over a century. 

Partnering with parents and churches, we guide students to flourish in their relationship with Christ. While their journey begins with their families’ faith commitment, our professional faculty walk alongside them, nurturing growth as students own and integrate their faith and learning into their lives.

At Denver Christian, we are committed to developing the whole child. Our core curriculum goes beyond academics, encompassing athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities that engage the mind, body, and heart. Through these rich experiences, we aim to uncover and nurture the God-given gifts and talents within each student.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Denver Christian School is a bona fide religious educational institution. As permitted by federal law (Title VII) and Colorado law (CADA), the school considers faith, religious alignment, and adherence to our mission as bona fide occupational qualifications for certain positions.

Except where religious preference is legally allowed, we provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

All employees are expected to support and uphold the school’s Christian mission, values, and community standards

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.

Qualifications:

• Experience in either ECE or Kindergarten is required
• A state/national teaching certificate (Colorado preferred)
• A bachelor's degree in the subject area with an education degree
• Successful experience working with students in a similar position.
• Bible and literacy for 5-year-olds
• Being able to scaffold play and share the love of Jesus with 5-year-olds is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking or Moving Around
• Sitting with Children
• Some office roles may require light physical tasks, such as lifting boxes of supplies, office materials, or packages (usually no more than 10–15 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Indoor Environment:
  • The work is generally performed in an office setting, often with controlled temperature, lighting, and ventilation.  
• Regular Office Hours:
  • Office jobs typically follow standard working hours, often from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. occasional evening or weekend work required for events or time-sensitive communications.
• Technology Use: Indoor Environment:
  • The work is generally performed in an office setting, often with controlled temperature, lighting, and ventilation.  
• Regular Office Hours:
  • Office jobs typically follow standard working hours, often from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. occasional evening or weekend work required for events or time-sensitive communications.
• Technology Use:
  •  Work typically involves using computers, phones, and other office equipment, such as printers, scanners, or copiers.
  •  Work typically involves using computers, phones, and other office equipment, such as printers, scanners, or copiers.

Salary : $18,333 - $67,332