What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher / Co-Teacher position at OUR Center?
**$2000 Signing Bonus Possible**
We are growing...and looking to open a new preschool room!
About OUR Organization: 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 Emila Approach, we focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. We're located in the heart of downtown Longmont, which offers many wonderful opportunities for teachers and children.
Position Summary: 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:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 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.
Minimum Education Requirements and Qualifications:
- MUST SHOW QUALIFICATIONS IN YOUR RESUME.
- 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)
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 learning
- 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
Desired Qualifications:
- 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
Physical Demands
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods
- Regular use of a computer
- Reach in all directions
- Lift or move up to 50lbs required
- Bend, twist, kneel, stoop, and reach
- Ascending or Descending stairs
- Communicate clearly, hearing and listening
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Longmont, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary : $19 - $22
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