Job Description

Gan Academy Preschool | 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 teachers are supported personally. Our program combines play-based learning, Creative Curriculum, and joyful Jewish values education.
Teachers at Gan Academy work in a close-knit environment with small ratios, strong parent relationships, and a director who is actively present, supportive, and committed to helping teachers succeed. The school emphasizes warmth, respect, kindness, and helping children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.
Position Overview
Gan Academy is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher to work primarily with children ages 3–4. This teacher will help lead the classroom day-to-day, build strong relationships with children and families, support play-based learning, and help implement curriculum.
This is a strong fit for an educator who is warm, reliable, emotionally steady, and genuinely engaged with young children.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a classroom of preschool children ages 3–4
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences
Observe children and help set individual goals based on their development
Read stories, guide play, ask questions, and extend children’s thinking
Help children feel heard, safe, important, and respected
Support Jewish values-based learning in a respectful school environment
Partner with families through warm, professional communication
Maintain licensing, safety, supervision, and classroom expectations
Qualifications
Required:
Complete Colorado state-mandated early childhood courses
CPR/First Aid Certified
Background check clearance
Comfort working in a Jewish values-based school environment
Preferred:
Experience as a lead teacher or assistant teacher in a preschool setting
Candidates do not need to be Jewish, but should be respectful of and comfortable supporting the school’s Jewish values, traditions, and culture.
Compensation & Benefits
$20–$25/hour
Paid time off: 5 days
Paid planning time: 1 additional hour per week
Employer-paid or partially paid health, dental, and/or vision insurance
Supportive director and close-knit school community
Paid preparation/orientation time before the school year begins
Schedule
Monday–Thursday: 8:15 AM–3:45 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM–2:30 PM from August–October and March onward
Friday: 8:15 AM–1:15 PM from approximately October–March
School-year position beginning August 20, 2026

Job Tags

Full time

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