Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Posted: 02-Oct-25
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Position
Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) teacher
This full time, 10-month position will generally begin August 2026 and go through the end of the school year (early June/late May).
Overview
Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 470 children from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child's education goes well beyond academics - our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning.
We Value:
- An inclusive and diverse community
- Joyfulness
- Lifelong learning
- Positive and constructive communication
- Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
- An understanding of elementary children and childhood
- Commitment to making a positive difference in the world
Responsibilities Include:
- Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and creatively
- Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community which values the distinct contributions, background, and abilities of each child
- Implementing integrated, meaningful, developmentally appropriate curricula in which students can explore and experiment through first-hand experiences
- Creating opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their own learning and actions
- Communicating and collaborating with parents and actively involving them in the life of the classroom and of the school
- Communicating and collaborating positively and professionally with the Stanley staff and community
- Articulating to parents and prospective parents the developmental needs of a Pre-K student and the importance of a Pre-K program
- Actively engaging in ongoing professional development, including meeting or exceeding licensing requirements for professional development and credentials as required for the position
- Implement, support and maintain child care licensing requirements in all areas including, but not limited to; personnel and student files, classroom and playground set-up, reports and documentation, training and professional development
- Working with Division Head, the Head of British Primary Professional Learning, and fellow Pre-K teachers to design Pre-K curriculum and any accompanying documents
- Collaborating with the K-1-2 team to prepare Pre-K students for a multi age classroom
Desired Qualifications and Background Experience:
- Meets the Early Childhood Teacher qualifications within the Code of Colorado regulations
- A deep enjoyment in working with, honoring, and valuing each individual child
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in the classroom and within the school community
- An appreciation for the British Primary philosophy, including the Seven Goals for Learners: self-awareness, collaboration, curiosity, perseverance, academic resourcefulness, and joyful, life-long learning
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Flexibility and the ability to manage details and follow-through
- Teaching experience in Pre-K and K classrooms
- Experience adapting and modifying curriculum and meeting the needs of diverse learners
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related field
- Previous knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services licensing rules and regulations preferred
- Submit and pass a criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services
- Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire
- A commitment to improving one’s craft and growing professionally, modeling the joyful, lifelong learning we seek to impart to our students
- Physical demands of the position described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, bend and kneel frequently, and move quickly to respond to children's needs or classroom emergencies.
Salary and Benefits
The 10 month salary range is $56,000 to $78,000 and is based on experience and education.
The salary range listed is just one component of Stanley’s total compensation for employees. Stanley provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off in addition to paid fall, holiday and spring breaks, paid parental leave, tuition remission and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.
To Apply:
To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:
Susan Farr
Stanley British Primary School
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
susan.farr@stanleybps.org
We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.