Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start *SIGNING BONUS

Overview

Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start with Signing Bonus.

Location:

Mile High Early Learning, Denver, Colorado.

About this position

Description:

Salary: $23.20 - $27.88 per hour (depending on position and qualifications). Posting:
Accepting applications as long as posting is up.

To apply:

Submit a resume, transcript, diplomas, and certificates. Signing bonus eligible: $1,000 to $2,000 depending on credentials and employment status. Mile High Early Learning has openings for Toddler Teachers at our Westwood, Blossom House, Rose on Colfax and Tamera M. Sparks center locations in Denver.

Work Environment:

Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years, focusing on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori-inspired curriculum approach.

We are a learning organization committed to growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals while providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and families. Mile High Early Learning offers ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops. Our programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelor’s Residency program.

Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates committed to educational equity and anti-racism, willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, reflection, and assessment to continuously improve.

We welcome thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a classroom of eight infants or toddlers
• Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children’s needs
• Support children’s social and emotional needs
• Complete developmental assessments and screenings
• Complete home visits (twice per year) and parent–teacher conferences
• Work as a teaching team to complete parent/teacher conferences and home visits
• Encourage and support parent involvement in the classroom
• Create a safe and healthy learning environment
• Supervise the safety of the children in care
• Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner

Requirements

• AA or BA in ECE or Child Development OR
• BA/MA in an unrelated field with a current Teaching License with an endorsement in ECE, ElEd, or Sp Ed
• CDA I/II (Child Development Associate) OR
• PDIS Level II (with ECE 111 or EQIT Cert., ECE 101 and 103)
• Ability to work full-time Monday through Friday, occasional evening meetings

Other preferred qualifications

• Bilingual – Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Somali (a plus)
• Experience with the Montessori philosophy (a plus)

Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. If you do not meet all requirements, you are encouraged to apply and we can discuss a professional development plan.

Mile High Early Learning uses an online system for references. Applicants must be prepared to provide a minimum of three references to qualify for employment. #ID23 #HP

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free workplace, and we perform pre-employment drug screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration for employment.