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Lead Teacher

Location:

Lavender Hill | Longmont, CO

Start Date: September 2, 2025

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

About Us:

For over five years, Lavender Hill has provided a nurturing, play-based environment where children thrive in rhythm, imagination, and connection with the natural world. Our program blends Waldorf and Reggio Emilia approaches with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and respectful relationships. We partner with land stewards to bring children into living connection with the earth.

Position Overview:

The Lead Teacher will hold space for a mixed-age early childhood group in our morning program (ages 2–5), fostering a loving, developmentally appropriate, and consistent environment. This is a part-time, salaried position with on-site housing included. 25 hours per week.Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–12:45 PM Sept 2, 2025-May 30th 2026

Possible Housing Included

Lavender Hill, a Waldorf/Reggio-inspired nature-based early childhood program nestled in the heart of Longmont, CO, just 15 min from Boulder. We are seeking a warm, experienced, and creative Lead Teacher to join our close-knit community for the 2025–26 school year. Lavender Hill is a family childcare home and the school resides in the home.

Responsibilities:

• Guide a class of young children through a daily rhythm rooted in nature, play, storytelling, movement, and seasonal activities
• Collaborate with assistant staff and directors to plan and implement curriculum
• Communicate regularly and respectfully with families
• Maintain a clean, beautiful, and safe indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Participate in ongoing reflection and professional development

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A deep respect for young children and nature-based education
• Experience with Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, or similar holistic pedagogies

 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 5 years of early childhood teaching experience
• A strong sense of rhythm, creativity, and initiative
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• ECE credentials or willingness to pursue Colorado licensing requirements

 

Salary & Benefits

Salary:

$30,000–$40,000 9 months (commensurate with experience)

Benefits Include:

• Possible On-site housing (private bedroom) with shared living space included with employment)
• Paid holidays and professional development opportunities
• A warm, supportive teaching community
• Meaningful work in a beautiful, nature-rich setting

Application Procedures

To Apply:

Please send a resume, a brief letter of interest, and 2–3 references to lavenderhillpreschool@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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