Early Childhood Co-Teacher

Location:
Timberline Learning Center | Breckenridge, CO

Start Date: March 2, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Join our Team at Timberline Learning Center! We’re hiring 3 Co-Teacher Positions (Toddler, Preschool, & Prekindergarten Classrooms)

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking caring, growth-minded educators to join our early childhood team as co-teachers. You’ll partner wth dedicated teammates to guide and support children’s growth and development in a welcoming, joyful environment.

What You’ll Do:

In partnership with a mentor teacher, the co-teacher builds community and encourages children to play, investigate, problem-solve, and construct new understandings. As a co-teacher, you will serve as a positive role model and guide for children, helping to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters collaboration, cultivates wonder, and inspires playful learning and connection. You will prepare materials and the environment to build upon children’s interests, investigations, and developmental needs. This role offers the opportunity to grow as an educator while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.

Key Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with Mentor Teacher to design engaging learning experiences
Facilitate ongoing project work and child-led investigations
Make children’s learning visible through journals and documentation displays
Prepare materials and environments that respond to children’s interests and developmental needs
Maintain aesthetically rich, organized, and safe learning spaces throughout the school
Provide intentional, attuned supervision that honors each child’s unique journey
Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance strategies
Model effective learning and behavioral approaches
Engage in daily communication with the teaching team to share observations and ideas
Build authentic, supportive partnerships with families
Contribute positively to a respectful, inclusive workplace culture

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications:

Associates degree or higher in education or an education-related field
Minimum one year of experience working with children ages 0-6
Full-time, year-round availability
Stable housing in Summit County, CO or surrounding areas
Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry)
Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills

Preferred:

Coursework in Early Childhood Education
Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2 Credential or above
Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
Familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, or play-based learning philosophies

Salary & Benefits

Schedule & Compensation: Year-round position, full-time, 4 days/week

9 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday)

Starting salary: $24/hr.+ (based on education, experience, and PDIS credential level)

Full-Time Benefits Include:

EPIC ski pass
Wellness benefit
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Vacation time
Sick time
Vision & Dental
Childcare Discount

Application Procedures

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about teaching capable and curious young students and want to join our highly dedicated and talented team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today!
Complete the online application at https://www.timberlinelearningcenter.com/careers.html and email it with your resume to Executive Director Dr. Sherri Danyali.

Program Description

Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old. Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships.

Contact Info

Dr. Sherri Danyali
Executive Director
director@timberlinelearningcenter.com

Job Opportunity