School Overview

At Evergreen Country Day School (ECDS), we inspire and prepare students to thrive and create a better world. We emphasize experiential, student-centered learning in a supportive community that fosters intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Position Overview

Are you an educator who loves inspiring young minds to explore the world around them? Do you believe in the power of cultivating personal relationships with students and their families? Are you passionate about the impact of quality early childhood education, where play sparks imagination and critical thinking?

As an Early Childhood Lead Teacher in our "Nest" division, you will play a transformative role in developing students’ social and emotional intelligence while igniting their passion for learning. You will introduce foundational skills in literacy, science, math, and inquiry-based learning in a nurturing, play-based environment.

Why Join Evergreen Country Day School?

• Innovative Teaching Environment: We encourage creativity and support teachers in designing dynamic, hands-on learning experiences.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our teachers through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to pursue passion projects.
• Supportive Community: Be part of a collaborative, close-knit school that values relationships, emotional intelligence, and well-being.
• Balanced Work Culture: Our small class sizes and emphasis on teacher well-being promote a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire Emerging Learning Skills: Design and implement an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports both academic and social-emotional growth.
• Foster Exploration through Play & Instruction: Create a joyful, student-centered classroom that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Collaborate with Colleagues: Work closely with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects and ensure curriculum alignment.
• Communicate with Families: Maintain open, consistent communication with parents about student progress and classroom experiences.
• Create a Supportive Environment: Establish clear classroom routines and build a strong sense of belonging and community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of The Nest in a full-day Early Childhood program (Monday-Friday).
• Participate in school committees, events, and extracurricular activities.
• Attend faculty meetings, engage in professional development, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Actively engage in our House System (think Harry Potter), fostering cross-age relationships and community spirit.
• Support our commitment to teaching public speaking and presentation skills from an early age.

Qualifications

• Classroom experience teaching at the Early Childhood level, including curriculum development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of child development and best practices in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners.
• Strong collaborative spirit and openness to innovation in teaching.
• Flexibility, optimism, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and families.
• Organizational skills and ability to create engaging, structured learning experiences.

We hope you will join us in creating an environment where students THRIVE and develop a lifelong appreciation for learning!

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to sstack@evergreencountryday.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Evergreen Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Evergreen Country Day School

Evergreen Country Day is a small, independent school located in the foothills outside of Denver, Colorado. Our mission is to prepare and inspire students to thrive and create a better world. Our community is special, and our staff tend to have career longevity at ECDS. We value curiosity, good communication, collaboration between administrative staff and faculty, and a student-centered approach to everything we do. As an administrative staff we operate as a team and hold ourselves to high individual standards of excellence. Our location is special, and it attracts employees from both the Denver metro area and Evergreen. We are twenty minutes from Denver, twenty minutes from Evergreen Lake, and thirty minutes from Echo ski resort. Our students get outside and this position may have the opportunity to hike, bike, camp, ski and take both domestic and international trips with students.

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