Early Childhood Co-Teacher

Summary

Timberline Learning Center seeks a caring, growth‑minded educator to join its early childhood team as a co‑teacher. In partnership with a mentor teacher, the co‑teacher builds community and encourages children to play, investigate, problem‑solve, and construct new understandings in a welcoming, joyful environment. Co‑teachers support the lead teacher in planning for children’s growth and development by observing, evaluating, and knowing children well.

This role offers the opportunity to grow as an educator while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our staff believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world. Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old.

Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships.

• Co‑teachers serve as positive role models and guides for children, facilitate healthy and productive relationships, and implement student‑centered curriculum and responsive classroom routines.
• Help to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters collaboration, cultivates wonder, inspires playful learning and connection.
• Prepare materials and the environment to build upon children’s interests, motivations and investigations.

• Associate’s degree or higher in education or an education‑related field.
• Minimum one year of experience working with children ages 0‑6.
• Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital).
• Demonstrated flexibility, problem‑solving abilities, and organizational skills.
• Full‑time, year‑round availability.
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry).
• Stable housing in Summit County or surrounding areas.

• Coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2 Credential or above.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, or play‑based learning philosophies.

Timberline offers comprehensive benefits to full‑time employees (i.e., EPIC ski pass, Wellness benefit, 8 paid holidays, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), vacation time, sick time, vision, dental, childcare discount).