Early Childhood Assistant Toddler Teacher

Thrive Preschool • Golden, CO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Golden is a play-based learning preschool in Golden, Colorado, seeking an enthusiastic assistant teacher to join its nurturing community of early childhood professionals. The school values play, discovery, and educators’ professional and personal growth. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, and pays $20.30–$22.74 per hour, plus benefits.

The assistant teacher works closely with the program director, the classroom’s lead teacher, and other teaching and support staff. The role supports inquiry-based learning, children’s development and safety, communication and partnership with families, and the planning and coordination of classroom supplies. Thrive promotes outdoor learning in all weather, play-based education, and professional development.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers.
• Intentional and reflective professional practices.
• Desire to learn and grow on the job.
• Meet or exceed Colorado’s minimum employment qualifications for an Early Childhood Assistant/Aide Teacher, including training, experience, and background-check requirements.
• Experience as an assistant or aide teacher is sought.

Nice To Haves

• 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 to share with children and fellow teachers, such as art, multilingual skills, music, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting, cooking, or gardening.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in developing and implementing inquiry-based curriculum, documentation, and children’s work projects in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy.
• Cultivate a learning environment that supports intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and character development and responds to children’s diverse needs and learning styles.
• Enforce classroom behavior rules and procedures to maintain safety and order.
• Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation of students’ learning experiences.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child and family, respond to their needs in a timely manner, create opportunities for family involvement in the classroom, and encourage family participation.
• Plan equipment and supply needs with lead teachers and other program staff using the school-provided budget.
• Attend scheduled training opportunities and staff meetings.
• Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the program director to create an effective educational environment for children and families.

Benefits

• Six weeks of paid holidays and breaks, plus additional non-student contact days.
• 80 hours of paid time off each year in addition to regular school holidays and breaks.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Pay increases when new experience levels are achieved.

What This Job Offers

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