Toddler Co-Lead Teacher

The Aspen Center is a non‑profit early care and education setting in Longmont, Colorado working with a diverse population of children and families. Inspired by the Reggio Emila Approach, we focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. We’re located in the heart of downtown Longmont, which offers many wonderful opportunities for teachers and children.

• Potential tuition assistance for your child at the Center.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Holidays, and Spring and Winter Break.
• Professional development.
• Sick Leave & PTO.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‑Term Disability.
• Access to OUR Center services.
• Our policies and practices follow a family‑friendly approach.

The Toddler Co‑Lead Teacher collaborates with co‑lead teacher and school Director to provide a high‑quality early care and education experience for a classroom of children, age 12‑36 months, enrolled at the Aspen Center. This position assumes the role of partner, nurturer and guide in leading children’s learning, using documentation and Teaching Strategies Gold to assess their growth and development, and individualizing care of toddlers based on needs.

Teachers at the Aspen Center follow State Licensing Rules and Regulations, Boulder County Health Department mandates, and all other regulations pertaining to the health and safety of children and staff.

• Provides a warm, welcoming, nurturing, and responsive environment for toddlers and their families.
• Collaborates with their co‑teacher in planning, curriculum development, and implementation of school pedagogy.
• Supports a team of toddler caregivers, providing guidance, mentorship, and training as needed, in collaboration with their co‑teacher.
• Collaborates with families to ensure open communication and involvement in their child’s development and care.
• Documents children’s learning and makes it visible in the classroom.
• Collects objective observations to use with the Teaching Strategies Gold software for authentic assessment of children’s learning.
• Facilitates parent‑teacher dialogues twice a year.
• Maintains appropriate records related to children.
• Adheres to the health policies implemented by Aspen Center and recommended by the CDC, CDPHE, and Boulder County Public Health.
• Follows OUR Center/Aspen Center policies and procedures with integrity.

• Attends program‑specific meetings, making presentations when necessary or beneficial, and represents OUR Center/Aspen Center in the community with the highest of standards.
• Exercises confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism, upholding Organization’s values and goals.
• Models best practices in early childhood education to peers.
• Stays current on best practices in early childhood education and toddler development, incorporating new research and methodologies into program planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Meets Colorado licensing requirements for Toddler Classroom Teacher.
• CDA, Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care, or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or related field preferred; or
• PDIS Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher in Version 3.0.
• Group Leader/ECT qualified.
• Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQIT) preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist or Reggio Emilia‑Inspired learning environment.

• Experience working with infants and/or toddlers.
• Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist or Reggio Emilia‑inspired learning environment.

• General knowledge of the State of Colorado Childcare Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, families and administration.
• Ability to maintain a positive and nurturing environment while managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, including internet and…