University of Colorado Boulder-posted 2 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Boulder, CO
Educational Services

The Children's Center at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for multiple Assistant Teacher, On Call positions! These on-call roles are a vital part of the team that provides childcare for children of families affiliated with CU Boulder including residents of Family Housing Apartments, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as families of the wider Boulder community. These positions provide a nurturing and safe environment for a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks to age 8. In collaboration with lead teachers and the directors, these roles serve by helping to develop and implement lesson plans, teaching developmentally appropriate curriculum, aids in the training of university student employees and directs information for evaluation of students employees and children. These positions aid in providing information towards working with families. This position is a year-round substitute teaching position that would be on call to work in any of our classrooms, 6 weeks - 5 years of age, for teachers planned vacations and last-minute absences. As such, this is a part-time position without benefits.

  • Supervise assigned children/infant groups
  • Assist with writing lesson plans for educational and recreational purposes in accordance with center guidelines and developmentally appropriate practice
  • Follow the direction of the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans through age appropriate planned activities
  • Attend parent conferences and parent programs
  • Maintain channels of communication with teaching teams and office
  • Complete written reports as necessary including notes, accident reports, attendance reports, name-to-face reports etc.
  • Facilitate direct contact with parents under the supervision of the Lead Teacher
  • Inspect and communicate the condition of indoor/outdoor materials and equipment
  • Assure a safe and stimulating outdoor environment by selecting equipment to be used on playground
  • Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, working with different teams, and handling a variety of situations
  • Complete annual requirement of 15 hours training
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Able to pass a Pre-Placement Physical and the required background checks including a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails)
  • Meet at least one of the qualifications based on the qualifications set out by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood
  • A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Child Development, Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or related fields
  • A current professional teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education
  • A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher
  • Experience in the care and supervision of children less than eight years of age
  • Hourly rate of $20 per hour
  • Medical, dental, and retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
  • ECO Pass for local transit
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