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Preschool Co-Teacher | SignOn Bonus! $56,000 to $64,600 | 191 Day Agreement (Education)



Preschool Co-Teacher | SignOn Bonus! $56,000–$64,600 | 191-Day Agreement
Inspire curiosity. Build confidence. Prepare young learners for kindergarten.

Community Leadership Academy is seeking passionate Preschool Co-Teachers to join our Pre-K program. Our Pre-K classes ensure every child has a nurturing, creative, and developmentally appropriate foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $56,000.00–$64,600.00 based on education and experience
  • Sign-on bonus to celebrate your arrival
  • 7 paid personal days annually
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Colorado PERA retirement plan with 401K option

Your Day-to-Day

As our Preschool Co-Teacher, you'll:

  • Provide daily guidance, education, and support to Pre-K students
  • Prepare and deliver engaging lessons that foster phonological awareness, early literacy, and social-emotional growth
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with CDHS regulations and Colorado Shines accreditation standards
  • Implement Teaching Strategies GOLD and contribute to UPK program growth
  • Support staff training and professional development

Who You Are

  • You're passionate about early childhood education and preparing children for a strong start in school
  • You're organized, dependable, and committed to building a positive classroom culture
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment and believe in high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction

Minimum Requirements

  • ECE Teacher qualification (CDE requirement) or CDA, AA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or CCP
  • Current (or willingness to obtain within 30 days) CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions certification
  • Knowledge of Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence and/or Spalding phonics (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and planning skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Why Community Leadership Academy?

Located just north of downtown Denver in Commerce City, CLA offers families a trusted, high-quality choice in early childhood education. Our Pre-K program bridges exploration and play with focus and learning, preparing children for the academic success of our award-winning K–5 program.

Here, you'll be supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

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Community Leadership Academy is committed to equal opportunity employment and strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Shape the foundation. Spark the love of learning. Apply today!

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