Job Title:Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Pay Range:$50-60/hour
Job Description:Up to $60+/hour | Aurora, CO | Full-Time | Early Childhood Caseload | Position Details:- Starting August 2026 for the entire school year
- Support preschool-aged students (ages 3-5) with a variety of developmental and educational needs
- Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
- Monday-Friday schedule
About the RoleHello ECSE Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to support young learners in Aurora, CO. In this role, you'll provide specialized instruction and early intervention services that help preschool students build foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and behavioral skills.
This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.
Why Join Us- Competitive pay (Up to $60+/hour) + steady school-year schedule
- Supportive district partnership
- W-2 employment with liability insurance included
- Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
- Reimbursement for licensure and professional development
- Referral bonuses
- Therapist-run company that understands school-based services
What You'll Do- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool-aged students
- Provide specialized instruction in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive skills, and pre-academic areas
- Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities
- Support students with varying developmental delays and disabilities
- Collaborate with families, therapists, and educational staff to support student success
- Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation
- Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Utilize evidence-based practices and positive behavior supports
- Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
What We're Looking For- Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
- Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred
- Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
- Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills
- Passion for supporting young learners and their families
- School-based experience preferred but not required
Benefits apply to employees working 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Please reach out to
[email protected] if you have any questions!
