Preschool Lead Teacher (26-27 School Year) at Boulder Country Day School – Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Country Day (BCD) is seeking exceptional educators who bring joy, heart and excellence to the classroom!

About Boulder Country Day School

BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For more than 35 years, Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where empowered minds ignite global change.

We invite you to discover the BCD difference! From the employees we hire, to our welcoming and safe campus environment, to the curriculum we teach, at BCD we honor and celebrate community and students.

Core Values

BCD has coalesced around a shared set of values that define our community and support our mission. Our values are the cornerstones of how we show up and are tenets we work hard to uphold everyday. To embody our values thoroughly and authentically means to take care of ourselves and others, explore many paths on our learning journey, meet new challenges with a sense of curiosity, and create inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the school experience in order to be part of something bigger than ourselves. All candidates for this position must not only commit to these values, but also work diligently to help bring them to life on a daily basis.

Benefits:

• Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan
• Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you
• BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary
• 10 month position with vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break
• Salary Range $54,000-$85,000 annually
• Relocation support for non-local candidates

BCD preschool teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Homeroom teacher in BCD’s preschool division;
• Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;
• Participate in ongoing training in literacy, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;
• Maintain a PDIS profile and complete 15+ hours of professional development annual training including required annual trainings
• Abide by State of Colorado Childcare rules and regulations and Boulder County Public Health rules and regulations
• Ensure safety of children at all times
• Oversee lunch, snack, naptime, and assist with hygiene routines
• Keep classroom and playground safe, clean and organized
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, run and lift or carry children
• Provide regular and thoughtful communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);
• Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Demonstrated passion for teaching preschool school children;
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred. Combination of experience working with children and related coursework is also acceptable.
• Colorado Shines PDIS level 2 or higher
• At least 3-5 years teaching in an early childhood setting;
• Knowledge of or background in independent schools;
• Ability to differentiate within each class;
• Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and
• Effective communication skills.