About the role
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 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 and child goals. This is a strong fit for an educator who is warm, reliable, emotionally steady, and genuinely engaged with young children. What Success Looks Like in This Role A successful teacher at Gan Academy: * Gets down on the floor or sits at the table to play, read, observe, and interact with children * Notices each child’s academic, social, and emotional development * Uses warm language, encouragement, and respectful redirection * Communicates professionally with families and the director
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
Preferred: * Experience as a lead teacher or assistant teacher in a preschool setting * Comfort working in a Jewish values-based school environment
Candidates do not need to be Jewish, but should be respectful of and comfortable supporting the school’s Jewish values, traditions, and family culture. Compensation & Benefits * $20–$25/hour, based on experience and qualifications * 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