Providing a quality educational experience, inspired by the Montessori approach, for children farthest from resources.

Providing a quality educational experience, inspired by the Montessori approach, for children farthest from resources.

Help cultivate each child’s unique potential!

Mile High Early Learning is an inclusive, learning-centered organization that is committed to equity. We have a variety of positions available for educators as well as family support and administrative roles.

How to apply:

Go to our JOB OPPORTUNITIES page for an up-to-date list of open positions and a link to the online application. 

Or you can submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and salary requirements to Human Resources at humanresources@milehighearlylearning.org. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

All positions qualify for a $500 signing bonus. 

Benefits for full time employment include:
  • 5+ weeks of paid time off
  • Employee discount for child care (employees’ children attend for free)
  • Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)
  • Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)
  • Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)
  • Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
  • Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

 

We are actively recruiting for the following positions:

Teachers:
Plan, create and deliver an early childhood education program inspired by the Montessori philosophy. Individualize instruction for children’s cognitive, language, motor, social, and emotional development. Partner with parents as their child’s first teacher. Use data-informed practices to ensure children achieve their potential.

Teacher Assistants:
Support teacher with providing Montessori-inspired classroom instruction focusing on supporting children’s growth and development. Assist with creating an engaging, positive, and healthy learning environment.

On-call Substitutes
Assist with delivering a developmentally appropriate early care and education program in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.

Ricardo Barbosa – Staff Aide

My experience working with Mile High Early Learning

“Working here is not only a great place to work with children, which is really rewarding, but I also get to know people from other cultures and backgrounds. Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive from day one! This organization provided all the resources and tools and training needed to do a good job and succeed. They provided a path for me and all I had to do was walk it.”

Jennifer Orosco – Community Outreach Recruiter and Mentor Specialist

Why I enjoy working at Mile High Early Learning

“Really friendly people, everyone was excited that I was here. It makes a difference when people show you that they care and want you to be here. You could see how passionate everybody is about really living up to their mission statement and that really makes a difference for me. I’m really happy that I’m here!”

Minimum qualifications required

Preschool Teacher:
Associates or bachelor’s degree in ECE or AA/BA in any field plus 5 ECE classes (101, 102, 103, 220, and 238)

Infant Teacher / Toddler Teacher:
CDA or equivalent (equivalent = 3 ECE classes including 111 and 112 plus one more)
or
Center Director Certificate (including ECE 111)

Teacher Assistant:
CDA or equivalent (equivalent = 3 ECE classes including 101, 103, 238)

Staff Aide:
High School or GED. Experience working with young children preferred.

On-Call Substitute Teacher:
Qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher (completed 101 or 103 and another ECE class) preferred.

Bilingual a Plus!

Note: We will only be able to consider candidates with the minimum qualifications for a position. 

We regularly post our open positions on Indeed and Colorado Non-Profit Association.

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and EOE. We perform pre-employment drug screenings and background checks.

Mile High Early Learning is committed to experienced workers as demonstrated through the AARP Employer Pledge Program.

Mile High Early Learning Centers
Eight early learning centers located throughout Denver.
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