Associate Teacher- Infant & Toddler

Clayton Early Learning•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Teachers support the delivery of high-quality infant and toddler programs that nurture each child's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. This role assists in creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months or 18 months to 3 years while collaborating closely with the teaching team. Associate Teachers -infant & Toddler also support the preparation and maintenance of classroom documentation in accordance with Early Head Start Performance Standards and organizational procedures. 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 Denver 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.

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

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.
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 8 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.
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.