Toddler Teacher

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with co-teacher on a daily basis 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
• Facilitate parent teacher dialogues twice a year
• Keep appropriate records related to children
• Adhere to the COVID policies implemented by Aspen Center and recommended by the CDC, CDPHE, and Boulder County Public  Health

This is a full time, fully benefitted position.

• $19.00-22.00 BOE
• Health, life, dental, vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Sick days
• Tuition discount for child care
• 1 hour lunch break
• Access to resources provided by the OUR Center
• At least 1 hour protected planning and 1 hour documentation time, weekly
• Myriad of professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work culture
• Opportunities to mentor interns and practicum students

Minimum Education Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• PDIS Credential Level III or above
• Group leader qualified (required)
• Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist learning environment; INS candidates must have experience working with infants.
• General knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or related field

You’re Good Fit for A Teaching Position at the Aspen Center if You:

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

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