Associate Teacher

OUR Center • Longmont, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aspen Center is a non-profit early care and education setting in Longmont, Colorado working with a diverse population of children and families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. We're opening a new location in Longmont, offering many wonderful opportunities for teachers and children. Aspen Center is currently seeking Associate Teachers! As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy: Potential tuition assistance for your child at the Center. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Sign-on and retention bonuses. Paid Holidays, and Spring and Winter Break. Professional development. Sick Leave & PTO. 403(b) with company match. Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability. Access to OUR Center services. Our policies and practices follow a family-friendly approach.

Requirements

• Meets Colorado licensing requirements for Assistant Early Childhood Teacher.
• Either: PDIS Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in Version 3.0; Completion of two Early Childhood Education (ECE) college courses; Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or Enrollment in an ECE certificate or degree program.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within thirty days of hire.
• Completion of state-required orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to commute/relocate to Longmont, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with preschoolers and/or toddlers preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood classroom preferred.
• Classroom experience in a constructivist or Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Advanced computer skills preferred, including internet and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• General knowledge of the State of Colorado Childcare Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, families and administration.
• Ability to maintain a positive and nurturing environment while managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Must obtain within 30 days, and maintain, certifications required by program contracts.

Benefits

• Potential tuition assistance for your child at the Center.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Sign-on and retention bonuses.
• Paid Holidays, and Spring and Winter Break.
• Professional development.
• Sick Leave & PTO.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability.
• Access to OUR Center services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree