Associate Teacher- Infant/Toddler Care, Fisher Early Learning Center

About the role

The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive early childhood learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to deliver cutting-edge and evidence-based programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the classroom environment in the facilitation of the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development of the children within the program.
• Provide assistance as a member of the teaching team in the planning, organization, implementation and delivery of program services based on the mission and philosophy of the center.
• Assist in the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication.
• Direct the development and implementation of the classroom environment, curriculum, and family communication in the absence of the Lead Teacher and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent credits in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology.
• Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System) immediately following hire.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with children.
• Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited early childhood group setting.
• Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs.
• Experience working with children in an inclusive environment.

Pay

$46,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:45am-5:15pm. Evening and Weekends as required.