Early Childhood Education - Part Time Substitute 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 five 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

• Hourly position starting at $21.98 – $24.18 per hour, based on qualifications and desired schedule
• 20+ hours per week
• Flexibly support multiple schools in the Denver Metro area

Qualifications

• Colorado State lead early childhood teacher qualifications (Colorado Shines PDIS 3.0 Level 2 or higher)
• A positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible in which school you work
• Intentional and reflective in professional practices
• Meets or exceeds minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher in the state of Colorado, including training, experience, and background check requirements
• Experience as a lead teacher at a large child care center in the state of Colorado

Preferred Qualities

• A 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

As a substitute teacher you will work closely with the Area Manager and the rest of our incredible administration, teaching, and support staff.

To the children:

• Assist the lead teachers in 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 schools and fellow educators:

• Schedule with the Area Manager when and where you're needed across our different schools
• Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled
• Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the Area Manager to create an incredible educational environment for the children and families