For nearly 25 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our school - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

Benefits:

• Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance

• Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan

• Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you

• BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary

• Vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break

• 50% tuition reduction for children of full time employees that enroll in BCD

• Salary starting at $26/hr., dependent on experience 

BCD preschool assistant teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Homeroom assistant teacher in BCD’s preschool division;

• Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. 

• Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;

• Participate in ongoing training in literacy, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;

• Provide regular and thorough communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);

• Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and

• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Demonstrated passion for teaching preschool school children;

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is preferred. However, coursework in early childhood education or child development in combination with verifiable experience working with children is also acceptable. 

• Applicants must meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Early Learning. Applicants using experience (in combination with education) to qualify must have a minimum of three (3) months verifiable full time or equivalent part-time experience working with children in a similar setting.

• Experience teaching in an early childhood setting;

• Knowledge of or background in independent schools;

• Ability to differentiate within each class;

• Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and

• Effective communication skills.

Professional Expectations – BCD Employees must: 

• Find joy in taking risks and failing forward

• Are passionate about their work; they are optimistic about and love working in a school

environment

• Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote trust and character in our

school and its community

• Employ innovative practices in their fields; they are curious, creative, and enthusiastic

• Are eager to collaborate with multiple constituencies, including employees, parents, students

and members of the greater BCD community

• Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective

• Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community

• Model balance - are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment

Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

Application information: 

BCD preschool assistant teachers follow the normal faculty school schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to Kath Courter at [email protected].