Preschool Teacher

About Parker Core Knowledge

At Parker Core Knowledge, we’re looking for innovative, passionate educators who are excited to prepare students for a successful future. If you bring creativity, energy, and a talent for making learning meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

As a proud recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award, PCK delivers a rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum that drives academic excellence. Our school has earned top honors, including being ranked the #1 school in Douglas County and the #1 charter school in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for full-time staff, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Our supportive leadership team is dedicated to your professional growth, offering mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

PCK is more than just a school, it’s a vibrant, tight-knit community where families and staff work together to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Preschool Teacher

Reports To: Preschool Director

Primary Function: Prepare students for elementary school by fostering growth in a developmentally appropriate early childhood learning environment.

Hours: M-F; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Start Date: December 2026 (anticipated)

Anticipated Pay: $26.88/hour

Requirements

Educational Level: Some college education preferred.

Certification/License: CDE Early Childhood Education endorsement (credential preferred)

Experience: 1+ years previous preschool experience required

Physical Activities: Must be able to pick up children weighing between 30-40 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding the needs of young children while working on a team with a spirit of cooperation.

Essential Duties

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate instructional activities aligned with Core Knowledge curriculum and state standards.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that supports children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of student progress, maintaining consistent and effective communication with families.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate effectively with preschool team members and support staff to enhance program quality and student outcomes.
• Engage in continuous professional development and actively contribute to school initiatives and events.

Anticipated Salary and Benefits

The anticipated starting pay rate for this position is $26.88 depending on experience and skill level.

PCK offers medical, dental and vision benefits, health savings plan, short and long term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan, employee assistance plan, paid HFWA leave, paid vacation leave and other voluntary benefits.

It is the policy of the Parker Core Knowledge to seek and employ the best-qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, or disability. Furthermore, it is PCK’s policy to ensure equal opportunity for the advancement of staff members and equal treatment in the areas of upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination.