Lead Teacher, Fisher Early Learning Center

Lead Teacher Position

The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive early childhood learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to deliver cutting-edge and evidence based programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

The Lead Teacher will direct the development and implementation of the classroom environment in the facilitation of the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development of the children within the program.

This position will provide supervision and mentorship to teaching team members by modeling best practices in an inclusive setting based on the mission and philosophy of the center in coordination with directors. The incumbent will direct the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to problem solve

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Strong attention to detail

Strong time management ability

Strong ability to work on a team

Ability to work with many different types of people

Organized and flexible

2-5 years experience working with children

Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System)

Associates Degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology.

Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment

Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs

Bachelors Degree in ECE or related field.

4 or more years classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited early childhood group setting

Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs

Experience working with children in an inclusive environment

Standard office environment.

Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.

Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Ability to get up and down from the floor for an extended period

The ability to go on walks with a small group of students that could exceed over 20 minutes at a time

Ability to push and pull a wagon or stroller with 4-6 children

Ability to do light cleaning activities like washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables, walls, furniture, etc

Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The salary grade for the position is 8. The salary rate for this position is $53,000.

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;

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