Job description

The Aspen Center is a non-profit early care and education setting in Longmont, Colorado working with a diverse population of children and families. We focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. We have a 5-star Colorado Shines5 quality rating. Aspen Center is a special and unique early care and education setting. We're located in the heart of downtown Longmont, which offers many wonderful opportunities for teachers and children.

Our small non-profit preschool is currently seeking a Level-3 or higher qualified Early Childhood Teacher to fill a full-time school-wide community support teacher position to support the children and teachers at our school. This unique position offers the right person the opportunity to build strong relationships with every child and will benefit from partnering with teachers in each of our 5 classrooms.

All positions receive a signing bonus, benefits, professional development, paid time off, and all of the resources the OUR Center offers.

Education and Qualifications:

· Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or related field preferred

· Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist learning environment

· PDIS Credential Level III or above

· Group leader qualified

· General knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.

· CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)

As a Community Support Teacher, you will:

· Collaborate with other ECE teachers on a daily basis to bring authentic learning experiences to children

· Be a peer model for best practice in early childhood education

· Support classroom teachers during planning, documentation time, and breaks

· Guide children’s learning experiences

· Build relationships with families to foster a strong home-school partnership

· Support school-wide needs such as laundry, dishes, playground supervision, drop off and pick up procedures

· Be first in line to substitute for teachers who are not at school

· Adhere to the COVID policies implemented by Aspen Center and recommended by the CDC, CDPHE, and Boulder County Public Health

You are a strong fit for this role if you have:

· Classroom experience

· Are well organized, able to multi-task, work with flexibility, and embrace ambiguity

· 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

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

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Longmont, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have general knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines?

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PDIS credential level III or above (Required)

Work Location: In person

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