Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is accepting applications for an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher for the City of Grand Junction’s Child Care Facility (GJ Little Learners). GJ Little Learners opened in 2022 to serve as an employer-based early childhood education facility. We are looking for a dedicated, creative, hard-working person to join our team who share the passion of educating our young children. As an Early Childhood Education Teacher you will oversee an ECE classroom including adhering to childcare standards and regulations, fostering an educational and nurturing childcare setting, and maintaining the highest childcare standards. Our facility is part of the Colorado Shines program, earning a Level 4 rating in 2024. The City of Grand Junction is honored to have a Early Childhood Education Facility meeting the needs of our City's employees and families. Due to the variety of schedules our employees work, the operational hours of the facility are Monday – Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Members of the GJ Little Learners faculty and staff are united by their passion to ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment. This innovative facility will focus on creating a world of learning, joy, and adventure for the children and employees of the City of Grand Junction.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in the coordination or implementation of recreational or childcare programs.
• Must meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services (7.702.44) upon hire.
• Ability to meet the Toddler Program Staff requirements outlined in the Code of Colorado Regulations- Child Care Facility Licensing (12 CCR 2509-8) Section 7.702.45 C(1)
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula and services for children six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age to provide a safe and effective learning environment.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of classroom and facility equipment.
• Enforce and monitor childcare compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and safety regulations related to the Office of Early Childhood.
• Serve as a liaison to supervisory staff, employees, the general public, childcare families, advisory groups, and other groups.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for personal and/or sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• health insurance options
• employer-matched retirement
• a City employee health clinic
• a City employee child care center
• wellness program
• an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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