Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler 1)

About the role

The Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler 1) position at Colorado College is dedicated to creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for young learners and their families. Responsibilities include classroom management, curriculum planning, guidance, health and safety, and child observation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of the classroom; ensure materials, equipment, and environment are safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate.
• Plan and implement daily activities and meaningful experiences for small groups, large groups, and individuals to enhance skill development in all domains.
• Use a variety of appropriate guidance and classroom management techniques, including positive reinforcement and age-appropriate strategies.
• Responsible for food handling, medication administration, first aid, and maintaining confidentiality; report suspected abuse/neglect as a mandatory reporter.
• Identify and report children's individual growth using portfolios, online tools, and observation; communicate with families.
• Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues, stressful or complex interactions with the community, and requires high levels of tact and the ability to respond to escalated interpersonal interactions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and must hold current Early Childhood Teacher certification per Colorado State Licensing requirements.
• 1 year of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and must hold current Early Childhood Teacher certification per Colorado State Licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Skills

Work requires intermediate skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which support the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Pay

$19.48 to $22.89 per hour

Schedule

2080 Hours per year 12 Months per year 40 Hours per week (Estimated)