Associate Teacher- Infant & Toddler

Associate Teachers support the delivery of high-quality infant and toddler programs that nurture each child's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. This role assists in creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months or 18 months to 3 years while collaborating closely with the teaching team. Associate Teachers also support the preparation and maintenance of classroom documentation in accordance with Early Head Start Performance Standards and organizational procedures.

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high-quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver supports our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing, and organizational guidelines, assist in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent input and individual children's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist with daily activities based on children's needs and interests to stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 8 children, which may include some children with disabilities.
• Organize and clean classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive, age-appropriate environment for children.
• Assist in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
• Participate in the preparation, setup, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Eat meals/snacks together "family style" with the children.
• Administer first aid and prepare and submit accident reports.
• Ensure regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule and Clayton Educare policies.
• Demonstrate responsible professional behavior by participating effectively to ensure the classroom and workroom are clean and orderly.
• Actively participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to early childhood development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education.

Requirements

• Must be ECT qualified by either being level 2 in PDIS OR having taken ECE 101 and ECE 103.
• CPR Certification.
• Current PPD-TB and physical examination.
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background check.
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check.
• Highly motivated self-starter and dynamic ambassador for the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse groups.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
• 16+ paid company holidays.
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off.
• Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure).
• Paid sick time.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year.
• FSA plans.
• College 529 investment options.
• Identity theft protection and more.

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a value-driven environment:

• Collaboration: builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community: fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun: reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth: allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship: enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.