Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher Positions At The Children's Center At CU Boulder

The Children's Center at CU Boulder invites applications for two lead teacher positions! These roles will provide childcare for children of families affiliated with the University of Colorado including; residents of Family Housing Apartments, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, in addition to families of the wider Boulder community. The positions are situated in the CU Children's Center and provides a nurturing and safe environment for a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks to age 8.

These positions in collaboration with assistant teacher and the directors, serves by developing and implementing lesson plans, teaching developmentally appropriate curriculum, trains assistant teacher, university student employees and volunteers and directs information for evaluation of students employees, volunteers and children. These positions aid in providing information towards working with families. Additionally they write and implement age appropriate activities and lesson plans for educational and recreational purposes;

supervise and interact with infants and children in the assigned classroom using appropriate guidance techniques; ensures a safe environment and safe conditions on the playground; prepares for lunch, snack and nap time; consults with parents regarding the needs of ill children or children with behavioral problems; maintains or exceeds health standards; and completes reports concerning child development and other center needs.

This position is responsible for the supervision of classroom staff. Positional duties from the requested class title include writing lesson plans, implementing activities to meet individual needs, leading other staff, and consulting with parents to discuss behavior/development. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and has a quality rating through Colorado Shines. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who aren't afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to support children in becoming independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners. We do this by allowing them to learn at their own pace and in ways that are best for them.

By giving children good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves, we will make a difference throughout their lives. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Social Services.

Professionalism/Classroom Quality Planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum by using available resources, creating activities, meeting individual children's needs, and maintains the classroom areas which include science, math, language, arts, large and small motor, art, multicultural. Is familiar with and follows all ITERS, ECERS and Colorado Shines standards. Is familiar with and consistently adheres to and exceeds all childcare licensing rules and regulations.

Administrative/Supervision Directly supervises and trains assistant teacher and provides guidance as needed for students, assistants and volunteers. Responsible for mentoring these positions on meeting and exceeding all childcare licensing rules and regulations. Supervises and interacts with children by planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, with the use of age-appropriate materials. Uses appropriate Guidance Techniques. Keeps clear, comprehensive, and accurate records, (Attendance, Name-to-Face verification, Children's records, all other paperwork).

Communication/Parent Contact Provides Director with regular classroom updates on an ongoing basis. Maintains channels of…