Part-Time Early Family Literacy Program Lead ECE Teacher; PM

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of mixed age preschool children (1-7 years old). Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with co-teachers and EFL (Early Family Literacy) team to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum (TS Gold/Creative Curriculum), incorporating the Colorado Department of Education Standards.

• Planning and implementing activities for young children ages 1-7 years old. (Possibly older students from time to time; school age/elementary experience is welcomed.)
• Must be able to scaffold lesson activities as developmentally appropriate per student’s age. This is a mixed-age group, needing PM 4:30 - 8:00 pm care for our newly expanding GED Adult education courses.
• Classroom and behavioral management, the ability to supervise 1-15 children at a time, in a positive environment while being highly aware of cultural differences and multilingual student/family needs.

• Maintaining daily records of children's attendance
• Organize and maintain educational materials for classroom (this includes cleaning, planning, etc.)
• Form strong and positive relationships with our families, including PACT (Parenting time) and conferences two to three times per year. Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Farsi/Other).
• Attending professional development workshops/classes is required.
• General childcare duties and knowledge of the Colorado rules and regulations for licensing to maintain/provide high quality foundational care.
• Updating and using TS Gold and ASQ questionnaire as an assessment platform for our students
• Must be flexible to travel between multiple locations:
  Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver as needed.

Starting at $21.50 per hour

• ECE 101 & ECE 103 or Pyramid Plus (at minimum; additional ECE coursework preferred)
• CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification
• Pyramid Plus & EQIT training and 3185 hours working with 4+ children under the age of 8
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Dari/Pashto/Farsi…)
• Cultural awareness / Practice culturally responsive teaching

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with young children, including a strong understanding of fundamental child development principles.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional practices for a wide range mixed age group.
• Ability to remain flexible with daily routines and schedules in order to recognize and respond to nurturing and teachable moments.
• Thorough understanding of safety protocols, communicable disease prevention and control, and basic CPR and first aid procedures.
• Proven ability to exercise patience, maintain composure, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Physical and mental agility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with families in a culturally responsive, equitable, and professional manner.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and interns as needed, providing clear direction and delegating responsibilities professionally.
• Willingness and ability to acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and effectively implement curriculum practices in the classroom, including the facilitation of open-ended, multi-age learning activities.

• The teacher must demonstrate the personal and professional attributes necessary to build and maintain trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. These attributes include maintaining a professional appearance, respecting confidentiality, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity, respect, and fairness, fostering teamwork, and demonstrating excellent communication skills when interacting with co-workers, families, and the program director.

Closing Date: 08/15/2026