Childcare Secondary Teacher

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

57d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is hiring a full-time Childcare Secondary Teacher at The Family Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The role supports a safe, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive learning environment for children, helping implement curriculum and adapting teaching methods to children’s varied learning needs. The teacher documents children’s development through anecdotal notes and goal tracking, participates in parent communication and classroom teamwork, and follows health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures. The position involves supervising children across age groups and assisting with meals, toileting or diapering, cleaning, and other classroom operations. Secondary Teachers work under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and Primary Teachers and may work with children from infancy through age 16.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher, or a higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the listed child-development, education, family-studies, or special-education fields.
Demonstrated ability to work with children and adults from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including people experiencing crisis situations.
Knowledge of behavioral health, physical health, and child-serving systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation during work hours.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to sit on the floor, walk, bend, stand, and sit.
Must maintain credentials required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Spanish language skills.
Large Center Director Qualified.
Letter verifying experience hours caring for and supervising four or more children under age eight who are not related to the applicant.

Responsibilities

Help implement a positive learning environment that supports children’s mental, physical, social, and emotional development.
Participate in scheduled team meetings and trainings.
Help plan a comprehensive, multicultural curriculum that promotes children’s growth and development.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to children’s interests and learning styles.
Complete anecdotal notes in a timely manner and support each child’s individual learning and development goals.
Participate in planned parent communication as guided by the Primary Teacher.
Track daily attendance and feeding or meals in the agency-supplied classroom management platform.
Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and carry out emergency preparedness, fire, and tornado drills.
Maintain credentials required for the position.
Follow health, safety, food-handling, and sanitation requirements, including when serving meals.
Provide a developmentally appropriate, healthy, and safe learning environment in each classroom assigned.
Model and practice developmentally appropriate behavior with children, families, and staff.
Sanitize classroom and playground toys and equipment and launder classroom linens.
Teach and participate in diapering and toileting.
Participate in feeding and mealtimes; assist with kitchen duties such as snack preparation and cleaning.
Maintain and clean the outdoor playground and gym.
Provide constant, attentive supervision of children in their care.
Work with children across ages, from infants through 16 years old.
Handle emergencies, including first aid and parent contacts.
Follow Health Solutions policies and procedures and Colorado childcare and health department rules and regulations.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Site Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

Paid holidays (for most positions).
Generous paid time off (for most positions).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement.
Retirement plan: 403(b) with employer match up to 6%.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles.
Wellness benefits program.
LifeLock.
Direct Path.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Voluntary life and other voluntary benefits through Sun Life.
Pet insurance.
Childcare.
Flexible work schedule.
Employee recognitions and celebrations.
Warm and friendly work environment where staff respect and learn from one another.