Early Childhood Assistant Preschool Teacher

Thrive Preschool • Golden, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Preschool Assistant Teacher The Intro Part Hello! My name is Shannon, and I’m the acting director for Thrive Golden, a play-based learning preschool located in Golden, Colorado. We’re looking for enthusiastic, explorative teachers to join our team! The About Us Part Thrive is a nurturing and supportive community of early childhood professionals that are passionate about the importance of, and interplay between, play and discovery. We currently have five locations, and as we continue to grow as an organization, our desire is to build a team of educators that can grow with us and expand into new roles, experiencing both professional and personal growth.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Intentional and reflective in professional practices
• Meets or exceeds minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher in the state of Colorado, including training, experience, and background check requirements
• Experience as a teacher at a large childcare center in the state of Colorado
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings (open houses, family-teacher conferences, seasonal holiday celebrations, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, family and child development, or child psychology is preferred.
• A love of nature and spending time outdoors in all weather
• Dedication to play-based learning
• Experience, training, and/or knowledge of Reggio Emilia educational practices and philosophies
• A special talent, skill, or hobby (artistic, multi-lingual, play an instrument, sing, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting, cooking, gardening etc.) that you would enjoy sharing with the children and fellow teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in development and implementation of inquiry-based curriculum, documentation, and work projects of children in accordance with our guiding educational philosophy.
• Partner in learning with children as a collaborator and co-creator, investigating alongside children and actively engaging with them in the learning process
• Support a safe and nurturing environment for children in your assigned classroom that builds a secure attachment as a foundation for learning and healthy development, establishing a child's sense of trust and wellbeing.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules for behavior, and procedures to maintain safety and order
• Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and developmental screenings of students
• Support families as partners in their child’s learning by: maintaining an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family; providing regular and frequent communication about their child’s progress; responding to child and family needs in a timely manner; creating opportunities for family involvement in the classroom; encouraging family participation; and conducting family-teacher conferences
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of school-wide policies, procedures, and activities in conjunction with the program director, as appropriate
• Plan for equipment and supply needs in conjunction with lead teachers and other program staff (using the budget provided by the school, we don’t believe in educators paying for supplies out of their own pockets)
• Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled
• Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the program director to create an incredible educational environment for the children and families

Benefits

• 6 weeks of paid holidays and breaks with additional non-student contact days
• 80 hours of paid time off each year in addition to the regular school holidays and breaks
• Employer contributions toward group medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plans with employer contribution matching
• Classroom supplies and materials budget provided every month
• Time out of the classroom to plan and execute quality learning experiences
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level