Preschool Enrichment Classroom Lead

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:LAFAYETTE

School: Pioneer Elementary

Position Title: Preschool Enrichment Classroom Lead

Position Start Date: August 5, 2025

Position Type: Non-Represented

FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 175 Days

Pay Range:*$27.90 - $30.20 

Closing Date: June 1, 2025

Summary:

The Preschool Enrichment Classroom Lead, under the guidance of the Preschool Enrichment Coordinator, is responsible for planning and delivering a developmentally appropriate preschool program aligned with the Preschool Enrichment curriculum. This role oversees the daily experiences, learning, supervision, and well-being of preschoolers, while fostering a positive, nurturing classroom environment. The Classroom Lead supports classroom staff, maintains regular communication with families, and ensures compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing regulations. Additional duties include supervising lunch and recess, managing class transitions (including bus drop-off and pick-up), maintaining the daily schedule, and tracking attendance. The Classroom Lead collaborates closely with the preschool team and broader school community to support effective program operations for students and families.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program that is aligned to the Early Childhood Education curriculum and provides students with enrichment opportunities.
• Engage students in enrichment topics that follow the established curriculum and also take into account student interests, abilities, and needs.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports early intervention, referral for academic, social-emotional, and/or human services when necessary, and an understanding and appreciation of culturally and linguistically diverse student and family needs.
• Oversee classroom functions and operations under the direct supervision of the Preschool Enrichment Coordinator.
• Take attendance and ensure student safety and security at all times.
• Ensure daily safety of children, monitor staff-to-child ratio, effectively handle student discipline by establishing and maintaining clear, consistent and fair limits on children’s behavior and implement and maintain positive guidance and discipline techniques set by the program.
• Create a warm, friendly and cooperative environment in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.
• Safely and effectively manage the learning environment through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for direct communication with parents about student progress.
• Follow and uphold licensing guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, local County Health Department and School District policies and procedures.
• Complete administrative records such as enrollment forms, student behavior plans, medication administration, injury/accident/lost child reports, drill logs, transition tracking, sign in/out sheets, and attendance.
• Oversee an guide staff assigned to the classroom and ensure a clear schedule and responsibilities are outlined.
• Lead support for implementing positive behavior management plan, resolving concerns and conducting parent meetings.
• Participate in trainings and professional learning opportunities that allow for continued licensure and growth.
• Remain current on all required trainings and total number of training hours required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
• Remain current and update staff on licensing rules & regulation changes.
• Work collaboratively as an integral member of the preschool team.
• Establish and maintain regular and open communication with parents regarding their child's accomplishments, interests, peer relationships and overall progress in the program. Promptly return all calls and emails.
• Provide parents with an electronic newsletter at least once a month.
• Provide accurate and timely information to Preschool Enrichment Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of ethical behavior and professionalism.
• Create positive working relationships with school personnel, parents, and community.
• Utilize computer and software applications that are required to complete job duties such as attendance, required trainings and timesheets, and newsletters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Large Center Director qualified as established under Colorado Code of Regulations(7.702.42 A) or be able to obtain within one year of hiring date. All qualifying documentation must be uploaded to the candidates online application OR currently hold and maintain the Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) Qualification as established by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.  
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to assist children in toileting along with delegated health care duties.
• Complete and submitted BVSD online application
• Communicate (read, write and speak) in English
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge in Early Childhood Education and best practices including children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development as well as children with special needs.
• Knowledge and skill in classroom management tools, including supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to mentor, communicate orally and written, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse educational backgrounds.
• General knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Technology and computer proficiency in multiple software applications

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.