Early Childhood Teacher
Full Time
Denver, CO 80206
$14.77 - $17.00 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
The Goddard School located in the City Park West and Park Hill neighborhoods of Denver is seeking a fun, energetic individual who is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) and looking to grow in their teaching career. Our goal is to help children develop a lifelong love of learning. Our teachers work in a student-centered, nurturing environment with the support and collaboration of management, staff, and families.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Our teachers' responsibilities include:
- Develop and write lesson plans.
- Meet the individual needs of the children.
- Interact with the children to support play, exploration, learning, self-esteem, and social skills.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and colleagues.
- Participate in staff meetings and training.
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
- Comply with Goddard's Quality Assurance standards.
- Continue their own education.
Requirements:
Experience:
- At least one year of classroom experience is required for a lead teacher. For a teacher assistant, experience working with young children is preferred.
Education:
- For a lead teacher, a Bachelors's degree, Associates's degree, or CDA with emphasis on Early Childhood Education or related field is required. For a teacher assistant, a plan to pursue a degree is preferred.
- For a lead teacher, the candidate must be an Early Childhood Teacher qualified under the Colorado state regulations, including passing all required background checks.
General:
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid.
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances.
- Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies.
- Ability to handle crises, especially where children are involved.
- Ability to respond immediately to emergencies.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
- 401k Plan.
- Discount program for children of teachers.
- Tuition credits for continuing education.
- Paid holidays (7 annually) and paid time off (up to 4 weeks).
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