Associate Teacher- EHS

$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

Associate Teachers support the delivery of high-quality infant and toddler programs that nurture each child’s educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. This role assists in creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment while collaborating closely with the teaching team. Associate Teachers also support the preparation and maintenance of classroom documentation in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and organizational procedures.

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization
• guidelines, assists in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent
• input and individual children’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs and
• Assists with daily activities based on children’s needs and interests which stimulate learning
• in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 16
• children which may involve some children with disabilities
• Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age‑appropriate environment for children. Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
• Participate in the preparation, setup, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Eats the
• meal/snack together "family style" with the children.
• Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports.
• Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and
• Clayton Educare policies.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across
• Ensure that the classroom and work room is clean and orderly.
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching
• methods, approaches, and other topics relating to early childhood development
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education

• Education
  :
  Must be ECT qualified by either being level 2 in PDIS OR having taken ECE 101 and ECE
  103
• CPR Certification
• Current PPD‑TB and physical examination
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Highly motivated self‑starter and dynamic ambassador for the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse groups

• $1,000 sign‑on bonus after 90 days
• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure)
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP
• Long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment options
• Identity theft protection and more

$20.00-$22.00 per hour

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under the law.