Part-Time Early Family Literacy Program Lead ECE Teacher (PM flexible)

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Family Literacy Program Lead ECE Teacher directs and supervises a mixed-age group of preschool children ages 1–7, creating a safe, engaging, and creative environment for each child. The teacher collaborates with co-teachers and the Early Family Literacy team to plan and implement daily activities using TS Gold and the Creative Curriculum, in alignment with Colorado Department of Education standards. The position requires culturally responsive, equitable practice and experience with trauma-informed care, with responsiveness to the needs of the families served.

The role provides afternoon and evening care from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. for children whose families are participating in expanding GED adult education courses. The teacher plans developmentally appropriate, scaffolded activities for a mixed-age group and manages classroom behavior while supervising up to 15 children. Responsibilities also include family engagement, classroom organization and cleaning, attendance and assessment records, and general childcare. The teacher must be flexible to travel among locations in Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver as needed, and must attend professional development workshops or classes.

This is a part-time, nine-month appointment with a required three-month summer break in employment. The starting wage is $21.50 per hour. The position is not benefits eligible and requires enrollment in a PERA retirement account.

Requirements

• ECE 101 and ECE 103, or Pyramid Plus, at minimum.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
• Pyramid Plus and EQIT training.
• 3,185 hours of experience working with four or more children under age 8.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young children and fundamental child development principles.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional practices for a wide range of ages.
• Ability to remain flexible with routines and schedules and respond to nurturing and teachable moments.
• Thorough understanding of safety protocols, communicable disease prevention and control, and basic CPR and first-aid procedures.
• Ability to exercise patience, maintain composure, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Physical and mental agility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with families in a culturally responsive, equitable, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and manage responsibilities without close oversight.
• Willingness and ability to learn and implement the current curriculum, including open-ended, multi-age learning activities.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships, respect confidentiality, and treat children, parents, and staff with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, competence, communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Flexibility to travel among the program's multiple locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Additional early childhood education coursework beyond the minimum qualifications.
• Experience with school-age or elementary students.
• Bilingual ability, particularly Spanish, Dari, Pashto, or Farsi.
• Cultural awareness and practice of culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a mixed-age group of children ages 1–7, ensuring their safety, involvement, and creativity.
• Work with co-teachers and the Early Family Literacy team to plan and implement daily activities using TS Gold and the Creative Curriculum in accordance with Colorado Department of Education standards.
• Plan and scaffold developmentally appropriate activities for children of different ages, including school-age children as needed.
• Provide afternoon and evening care from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. for children while families attend GED adult education courses.
• Manage the classroom and children's behavior positively, supervising between 1 and 15 children at a time.
• Maintain daily attendance records and update and use TS Gold and ASQ questionnaires for student assessment.
• Organize, maintain, and clean classroom educational materials and spaces; support planning and general childcare duties.
• Build positive relationships with families, including through PACT (Parenting time) and conferences two or three times per year.
• Attend required professional development workshops and classes.
• Apply knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing rules and regulations to provide high-quality foundational care.
• Travel between Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver locations as needed.
• Supervise volunteers and interns as needed, providing direction and delegating responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues on classroom duties, housekeeping, toileting, meal service, lesson planning, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with children, families, colleagues, and the program director.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow safety, communicable disease prevention, CPR, and first-aid practices.

Benefits

• The position is not benefits eligible.
• The posting describes the University’s general benefits package as including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and access to a long-term disability plan.

What This Job Offers

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