Teacher (Multiple Vacancies)

Early Connections Learning Centers•Colorado Springs, CO

12h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Early Connections Learning Centers is hiring Teachers to provide high-quality early care and education. The Teacher helps create a joyful, nurturing, inclusive classroom and works closely with the Lead Teacher to plan and deliver learning experiences supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Teachers partner with families to support school readiness and lifelong curiosity, while following Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, and Early Connections’ policies and values. The position is full-time, non-exempt, on site, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The hourly wage range is $19.59–$24.79, dependent on qualifications. A $1,000 new teacher bonus is offered. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Meet Colorado minimum Rules and Regulations for Teachers as an Early Childhood Teacher; additional coursework may be required based on classroom assignment.
Documented experience teaching in early childhood education and working with children from birth to age six.
Demonstrated passion for working with children and a strong professional foundation in early childhood education principles, theories, and best practices, including care for infants through school-age youth.
Before employment, pass federal and state criminal and Colorado Department of Early Childhood background checks, a pre-employment drug screen, and a physical.
Provide verification of employment, education, and/or credentials; a valid driver’s license is required when applicable to the position.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential physical functions including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and squatting.
Ability to exert 20 to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently to move objects and occasionally children.
Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements; work physically and emotionally with children for long periods; see peripheral movement and details at near and far distances; distinguish sounds by pitch and loudness; and maintain or regain balance.

Responsibilities

Create a joyful, engaging classroom and plan and implement meaningful learning experiences across developmental domains.
Use play-based, developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies GOLD, Colorado Early Learning Guidelines, and NAEYC standards.
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
Assume full classroom responsibility in the Lead Teacher’s absence.
Maintain clean, safe, welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces in compliance with licensing, health, safety, food, and sanitation standards.
Foster an inclusive classroom culture that values children’s identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Build relationships with families through communication, family events, and parent-teacher conferences; share children’s progress and strategies for supporting growth and school readiness.
Complete attendance, meal, and assessment documentation, including Teaching Strategies GOLD data, and incorporate family input into individualized learning goals.
Request, prepare, and maintain adequate, appropriate, and safe classroom materials; follow CACFP and other health regulations.
Apply early childhood development principles and keep current with training and program expectations.
Maintain respectful relationships and professional boundaries with children and families.
Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and community partners to support children and classroom goals.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
Represent Early Connections professionally with positivity and reliability.

Benefits

At least 30 paid days off in the first full year of employment.
Paid Family Medical Leave for qualifying individuals; this benefit does not provide 100% wage replacement.
Medical insurance, with the employer paying up to 75% of the employee premium.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted childcare for enrolled children, subject to enrollment availability: $75 per week for toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years and $50 per week for preschool and school-age children ages 3 to 14 years.
Tuition reimbursement of $150 per three-credit-hour course for eligible staff in approved Early Childhood Education or position-related coursework who maintain the required GPA.
Possible reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related certificate programs.
Employer-paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance.
$1,000 new teacher bonus.