$47.91k - $52.7k
Hello! My name is Amber, and I’m the director for Thrive Plum Hill, a play-based learning preschool located in Denver, Colorado. We’re looking for enthusiastic, explorative teachers to join our team! The About Us Part Th…
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Preschool Teacher jobs in Denver, CO
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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$16–$31/hr
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$45k
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ECE Preschool Assistant Teacher The Intro Part Hello! My name is Carrie, and I'm the director for Thrive Littleton, a play-based learning preschool located in Littleton, Colorado. We're looking for enthusiastic, explorat…
$150k - $300k
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition…
through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear…
through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear…
$20 per hour
the foundation for learning and trust in young children, and we have implemented continuity of care to keep classroom groups and teachers together for multiple years. We are looking for an assistant teacher who will focu…
About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere (an…
$63k - $89k
through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear…
$63k - $89k
Rocky Mountain Prep is currently seeking Elementary Teachers who are interested in teaching in Lower Elementary classrooms, including Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. Location: This school-based position is 100% in pers…
$20 - $25 per hour
Assistant Preschool Teacher – Ages 3–4 Gan Academy | Denver, CO $20–$25/hour | School-Year Position | Start Date: August 20, 2026 About Us Gan Academy is a small, warm Jewish preschool where children are known deeply and…
UNIVERSITY PREP Position: 3-5 Grade Elementary School Math and Science Teachers Our Mission: Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every scholar for a four-year college degree…
$50k - $70k
Special Education Teacher Full-Time | Year-Round School Setting | Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm Willow Academy is thrilled to offer an opportunity for a Special Education Teacher to join our dedicated team in a structured,…
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What preschool teachers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Senior | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
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