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

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the direction and overall supervision of a group of mixed-age preschool children (1-7 years old). Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with co-teachers and the EFL (Early Family Literacy) team to plan, discuss, and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum (TS Gold/Creative Curriculum), incorporating the Colorado Department of Education Standards. The applicant must be highly culturally aware, equitable, have experience with trauma-informed care, and also be responsive to our demographic of families.

Requirements

ECE 101 & ECE 103 or Pyramid Plus (at minimum, additional ECE coursework preferred)
CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification
Pyramid plus & EQIT training
3185 hours working with 4+ children under the age of 8
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Dari/Pashto/Farsi…)
Cultural awareness/ Practice culturally responsive teaching
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with young children, including a strong understanding of fundamental child development principles.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional practices for a wide range of mixed-age groups.
Ability to remain flexible with daily routines and schedules in order to recognize and respond to nurturing and teachable moments.
Thorough understanding of safety protocols, communicable disease prevention and control, and basic CPR and first aid procedures.
Proven ability to exercise patience, maintain composure, and perform effectively under pressure.
Physical and mental agility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate with families in a culturally responsive, equitable, and professional manner.
Ability to supervise volunteers and interns as needed, providing clear direction and delegating responsibilities professionally.
Willingness and ability to acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and effectively implement curriculum practices in the classroom, including the facilitation of open-ended, multi-age learning activities.
This role calls for a proactive, self-directed ECE professional who can manage responsibilities independently, exercise sound judgment, and consistently perform at a high level without the need for close oversight.
The teacher must demonstrate the personal and professional attributes necessary to build and maintain trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Maintaining a professional appearance, demeanor, and level of competence at all times.
Respecting the confidentiality of each child and their family.
Treating all children, parents, and staff members with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues in all aspects of the program, including classroom responsibilities, housekeeping, toileting, meal service, lesson planning, and recordkeeping.
Demonstrating excellent communication skills when interacting with co-workers, families, and the program director.

Nice To Haves

Possibly older students from time to time, school-age/elementary experience is welcomed!
Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Farsi/Other)
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Dari/Pashto/Farsi…)

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing activities for young children ages 1-7 years old (possibly older students from time to time, school-age/elementary experience is welcomed!)
Must be able to scaffold lesson activities as developmentally appropriate per student's age.
This is a mixed-age group, needing PM 4:30 - 8:00 pm care for our newly expanding GED Adult education courses.
Classroom and behavioral management, the ability to supervise 1-15 children at a time, in a positive environment while being highly aware of cultural differences/multilingual student/families needs.
Maintaining daily records of children's attendance
Organize and maintain educational materials for classroom (this includes cleaning, planning...)
Form strong and positive relationships with our families, which includes PACT (Parenting time) and conferences twice/three times per year.
Attending professional development workshops/classes is required.
General childcare duties as well as knowledge of the Colorado rules and regulations for licensing is needed to maintain/provide high-quality foundational care.
Updating and using TS Gold and ASQ questionnaire as an assessment platform for our students
Must be flexible to travel between multiple locations: Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver as needed.