The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive early childhood

learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to deliver cutting-edge and evidence based programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. 

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher will direct the development and implementation of the classroom

environment in the facilitation of the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development of the children within the program.

Essential Functions

This position will provide supervision and mentorship to teaching team members

by modeling best practices in an inclusive setting based on the mission and philosophy of the center in coordination with directors. The incumbent will direct the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management ability
• Strong ability to work on a team
• Ability to work with many different types of people
• Organized and flexible

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience working with children
• Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System)
• Associates Degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology.
• Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in ECE or related field.
• 4 or more years classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited early childhood group setting
• Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs
• Experience working with children in an inclusive environment

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to get up and down from the floor for an extended period
• The ability to go on walks with a small group of students that could exceed over 20 minutes at a time
• Ability to push and pull a wagon or stroller with 4-6 children
• Ability to do light cleaning activities like washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables, walls, furniture, etc
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Rate

The salary rate for this position is $53,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its

good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/].

Please include the following documents with your application

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement].

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal

history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.