Friends seeks a curious, committed educator to join our team as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom. Ideal candidates possess a deep understanding of child development and progressive pedagogy, play-based education, and appreciation for the importance actively teaching social & emotional skills. The successful candidate is devoted to the School’s mission and program and possesses passion and imagination they will bring to our school community.
This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. If you're an experienced educator who loves working with this age group in a joyful, supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Early Childhood Lead Teachers are charged with creation and implementation of curriculum, assessment of and reporting on student progress, communicating student progress, and partnering with families. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher should have experience with developmentally appropriate practice, play-based learning, and guiding social emotional learning.
Beyond the classroom, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues, connect regularly with families, and participate in the full life of a small school community.
About Us
Friends School Boulder is a small, progressive independent PS-8th school grounded in equity, social-emotional learning, and authentic intellectual challenge. Our faculty know each other well, work closely together, and take the craft of teaching seriously. Progressive pedagogy here isn't a tagline. It's how we actually work.
Qualification Requirements:
- Joyful, growth mindset, and a sense of humor and commitment to working collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree
- ECT - PDIS Level 2 preferred
- Experience as a lead teacher preferred
- Proven success at working collaboratively
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Technologically knowledgeable
Please see this Early Childhood Lead Teacher job description for full details.
Salary Range: Salary range for this 100% FTE position is $52,000-$62,000 and pay is commensurate with experience, degree, and position.
How to Apply: Send a single pdf document containing your cover letter, resume and two professional references to [email protected]. Please indicate the position you’re applying for in the subject line. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submissions.
Friends School Boulder is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds to our community.
