Associate Teacher- EHS

Clayton Early Learning•Denver, CO

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Teachers assist in the delivery of an infant, toddler program based on the individual and group's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of the children enrolled. Assist in managing the classroom environment. Assist with preparing and maintaining documentation in compliance with Head Start performance standards and standard operating procedures. Assists in the classroom environment and works with the classroom teaching team to deliver quality education services. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today! Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denv er is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, assists in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent input and individual children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs and Assists with daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 16 children which may involve some children with disabilities Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age-appropriate environment for children. Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs. Participate in the preparation, setup, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Eats the meal/snack together "family style" with the children. Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports. Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Educare policies. Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across Ensure that the classroom and work room is clean and orderly. Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to early childhood development Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education

Requirements

Must be ECT qualified by either being level 2 in PDIS OR having taken ECE 101 and ECE103
CPR Certification
Current PPD-TB and physical examination
Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check
Highly motivated self-starter and dynamic ambassador for the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse groups

Responsibilities

assists in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent input and individual children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs
Assists with daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 16 children which may involve some children with disabilities
Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age-appropriate environment for children.
Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
Participate in the preparation, setup, and cleanup of meals and snacks.
Eats the meal/snack together "family style" with the children.
Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports.
Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Educare policies.
Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across
Ensure that the classroom and work room is clean and orderly.
Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to early childhood development
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education