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Mile High Early Learning

Non-profit subsidized early childhood education

Toddler Teacher

Full-Time
$23.20 - $27.88/hr+ $1,000–$2,000 signing bonus
Entry
Bachelor's, Master's, Associate's
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or a bachelor's or master's degree in an unrelated field with a current teaching license endorsed in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.
  • Child Development Associate Infant/Toddler credential, or PDIS Level II with ECE 111 or an EQIT certificate, ECE 101, and ECE 103.
  • Ability to work full time Monday through Friday, with occasional evening meetings.
  • Provide at least three references through the online reference system.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Co-lead a classroom of eight infants or toddlers.
  • Work with the teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet children's needs.
  • Support children's social and emotional needs.
  • Complete developmental assessments and screenings.
  • Complete home visits twice per year and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Encourage and support parent involvement in the classroom.
  • Create a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Supervise the safety of children in care.
  • Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Somali.
  • Experience with the Montessori philosophy.

About the company

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Mile High Early Learning

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Mile High Early Learning provides subsidized, quality early childhood care and education across Denver for children from six weeks to five years old. It operates centers funded by Head Start, Early Head Start, grants, and donations, delivering health, developmental and behavioral screenings, nutrition, and family support through a Montessori-inspired approach, with additional educator training and a CDA credential pathway. The organization distinguishes itself as Denver’s oldest and largest subsidized provider with strong public funding links and a focus on holistic family and community support. Its goal is to ensure affordable access to high-quality early education for low-income families while expanding the workforce and advancing educational equity in the community.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2.4M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • A 2024 Mile High United Way center added nearly 60 infant-through-preschool slots.
  • Stone Soup 2026 raised visibility and fundraising at Denver Botanic Gardens on June 2.
  • CU Denver research and partnerships reinforce teacher retention, inclusion, and workforce pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Denver CCAP remains on an indefinite enrollment freeze, squeezing Mile High's subsidized families.
  • Pamela Harris said the freeze cut 40 children, closed two centers, and erased nearly $1 million.
  • If CCDF funding stalls again, the nonprofit's center network and teacher-training hub face collapse.

What makes Mile High Early Learning unique

  • Denver's oldest and largest subsidized early-learning provider, serving families since 1972.
  • Its Montessori-inspired classrooms pair Head Start care with screenings, nutrition, and family support.
  • Mile High trains educators through online CDA and CU Denver credit-bearing credentials.

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Benefits

  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%