Infant and Toddler Teachers - Early Head Start SIGNING BONUS

Mile High Early Learning•Denver, CO

71d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Mile High Early Learning has openings for Infant and Toddler Teachers at multiple locations in Denver. Work Environment: Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach. Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops. Our professional development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelors Residency program. Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity and anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, reflection, and assessment to continuously improve. We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder.

Requirements

AA or BA in ECE or Child Development OR
BA/MA in an unrelated field with a current Teaching License with an endorsement in ElEd, ECE or SpEd.
CDA I/T (Child Development Associates) OR
PDIS Level II (with ECE 111 or EQIT Cert., ECE 101 and 103)
Ability to work full time work week, Monday through Friday, occasional evening meetings

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Somali (a plus)
Experience with the Montessori philosophy (a plus)

Responsibilities

Co-lead a classroom of eight infant or toddlers
Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children's needs
Support children's social and emotional needs
Complete developmental assessments and screenings
Complete home visits (twice per year) and parent teacher conferences
Work as a teaching team to complete parent/teacher conference and home visits
Encourage and support parent involvement in the classroom
Create a safe and healthy learning environment
Supervise the safety of the children in care
Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner