Teacher

At Early Connections, we recognize the importance of energized, educated, and creative teachers in our classrooms in order to maintain the high-quality programs we have worked so hard to achieve. We are a value-driven organization, committed to teamwork, collaboration, accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service and continued process improvement. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share in our passion for children and families.

We know that teachers are the backbone of our organization, so we prioritize growth, support, and compensation for teachers.

1. Unique support provided at Early Connections:

• Keeping low teacher/child ratios
• Having a behavioral health team and Health and Nutrition Specialist on staff, working with teachers, children, and families
• Facilitating Pyramid training and certification for teachers and parents
• Offering a clear path for growth and professional development

2. Competitive pay and benefits package includes:

• Wage Range: 18.73-25.39 per hour, plus a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Employer HRA $300 yearly deposit (when enrolled in medical plan)
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and 403(b) available
• Childcare Discount for children ages 3 and up. Save up to $14,040 a year!
• Paid professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off
• Additional paid medical leave for you and your family
• 12+ paid holidays
• 8- and 10-hour shifts
• Free parking
• Potential Federal and State loan forgiveness

Essential Job Functions:

Teachers work with Lead Teacher to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child, establish, and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, and comply with all Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements and the National Association for The Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards. Teachers implement a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills.

Note: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Center Director

SCHEDULE:

• 8- and 10-hour shifts available
• Day Shift
• Weekdays

This position requires the ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and actively participate with youth during program activities. Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds is also required.

• Must meet Colorado minimum Rules and Regulations for Teachers. Must be Early Childhood Teacher qualified. (Additional coursework may be required based on classroom assignment.)
• Have documented experience teaching in the Early Childhood Education field working with children (birth to age six).
• Demonstrate acceptance of all children, their families and co-workers, including but not limited to those with special needs, behavioral challenges, diversity of culture, race, ethnicity and parental choices.
• Possess, or obtain within 60 days of hire, First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certifications.

Background Check Requirement:

Criminal Check

Employment Verification

Education Check

Pre-employment drug test

Colorado Department of Human Services for fingerprints and background inquiry

By position, Motor Vehicle Record

Early Connections Learning Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer