Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

The Denver Athletic Club • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher supervises and supports a group of preschoolers and contributes to their care, safety, and development. The role involves observing children’s developmental needs, maintaining an inviting classroom, and working with a member of the Leadership Team on parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations. The teacher is expected to follow applicable health, safety, and childcare regulations and attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.

The position requires a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule. The Denver Athletic Club offers classroom and staff amenities including three teachers in every classroom, a teacher planning and prepping area, a teacher’s lounge with a massage chair, a free shift meal, and two paid 15-minute breaks per eight-hour shift. The club is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Meet the basic requirements of the local childcare regulatory agency.
• Have knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
• Commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program is preferred.
• A two-year degree in early childhood or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision and manage daily class functions for a group of preschoolers.
• Follow The Denver Athletic Club’s rules and regulations and applicable local, state, or national requirements concerning children’s health, safety, and care.
• Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Assist in other capacities as determined necessary by the Director or designee.

Benefits

• Health insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Dental insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Vision insurance after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) deferral after 90 days of employment, with employer match.
• PTO accrual immediately.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development training.
• Free shift meal.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonuses.
• Access to the Fitness Center.
• Two paid 15-minute breaks per eight-hour shift.
• Three teachers in every classroom.
• Teacher planning and prepping area.
• Teacher’s lounge with a massage chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed