Early Childhood Assistant Toddler Teacher

About Us

Thrive is a nurturing and supportive community of early childhood professionals that are passionate about the importance of, and interplay between, play and discovery. We currently have four locations, and as we continue to grow as an organization, our desire is to build a team of educators that can grow with us and expand into new roles, experiencing both professional and personal growth.

Pay & Schedule

• Full-time assistant teacher position (Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day)
• Pay range: $20.86 - $23.36 per hour

Benefits

• 6 weeks of paid holidays and breaks with additional non-student contact days (see school year calendar at thrivepreschool.com)
• 80 hours of paid time off each year in addition to regular school holidays and breaks
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options available
• 401(k) plans with employer contribution matching
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities as you grow with the school
• Pay increases as soon as new experience levels are achieved

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers
• Intentional and reflective in professional practices
• Desire to learn and grow on the job
• Meets or exceeds minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood Assistant/Aide Teacher in the state of Colorado, including training, experience, and background check requirements

Preferred Philosophies & Qualities

• Love of nature and spending time outdoors in all weather
• Dedication to play-based learning
• Experience, training, and/or knowledge of Reggio Emilia educational practices and philosophies
• A special talent, skill, or hobby (artistic, multi-lingual, play an instrument, sing, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting, cooking, gardening, etc.) that you would enjoy sharing with the children and fellow teachers

Responsibilities

To the children:

• Assist the lead teacher in development and implementation of inquiry-based curriculum, documentation, and work projects of children in accordance with our guiding educational philosophy
• Cultivate a learning environment that nurtures intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and character development, and is responsive to the diverse needs and learning styles of all children
• Enforce classroom rules for behavior, and procedures to maintain safety and order
• Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation of students' learning experiences

To the parents:

• Support families as partners in their child's learning by: maintaining an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family; responding to child and family needs in a timely manner; creating opportunities for family involvement in the classroom; and encouraging family participation

To the school and fellow educators:

• Plan for equipment and supply needs in conjunction with lead teachers and other program staff (using the budget provided by the school, we don't believe in educators paying for supplies out of their own pockets)
• Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled
• Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the program director to create an incredible educational environment for the children and families