Preschool Teacher/Co-Teacher

OUR Center • Longmont, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aspen Center is a non-profit early care and education setting in Longmont, Colorado working with a diverse population of children and families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. Aspen Center is currently seeking a PDIS 3.0 level II or higher to fill our Preschool Co-Teacher role. As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy: Potential tuition assistance for your child at the Center. Sign-on and retention bonuses. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Paid Holidays, and Spring and Winter Break. Professional development. Sick Leave & PTO. 403(b) with company match. Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability. Access to OUR Center services. Our policies and practices follow a family-friendly approach.

Requirements

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or related field (preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• PDIS 3.0 level II or higher (required).
• Group leader qualified.
• Must meet the Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) or Assistant Early Childhood Teacher (AECT) qualifications.
• CDA or Early Childhood certificate.
• Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist learning environment.
• General knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Classroom experience.
• A passion for early childhood education and advocating for children, families, and teachers.
• Experience working in a Reggio Emilia-inspired context.
• See yourself as a lifelong learner.
• A desire to be a part of cultivating change.
• Are well organized, able to multi-task, work with flexibility, and embrace ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher daily to bring authentic learning experiences to children.
• Be a peer model for best practice in early childhood education.
• Partner with children and guide their learning experiences.
• Plan, document, and make learning visible.
• Build relationships with families to foster a strong home-school partnership.
• Collect objective observations to use with the Teaching Strategies Gold software for authentic assessment of children’s learning.
• Facilitate parent-teacher dialogues twice a year.
• Keep appropriate records related to children.

Benefits

• Potential tuition assistance for your child at the Center.
• Sign-on and retention bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Holidays, and Spring and Winter Break.
• Professional development.
• Sick Leave & PTO.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability.
• Access to OUR Center services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED