Applicant must be highly culturally aware, equitable, have experience with trauma informed care and also responsive as per our demographic of families.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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/multilingual student/families needs.
OTHER JOB DUTIES:
- Maintaining daily records of children's attendance
- Organize and maintain educational materials for classroom (this includes cleaning, planning...)
- Form strong and positive relationships with our families, which includes PACT (Parenting time) and conferences twice/Three times per year. Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Farsi/Other)
- Attending professional development workshops/classes is required.
- General childcare duties as well as knowledge of the Colorado rules and regulations for licensing is needed 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.
WAGE:
Starting at $21.50 per hour
LEAD TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- 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.
This role calls for a proactive, self-directed ECE professional who can manage responsibilities independently, exercise sound judgment, and consistently perform at a high level without the need for close oversight.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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, demeanor, and level of competence at all times.
- Respecting the confidentiality of each child and their family.
- Treating all children, parents, and staff members with dignity, respect, and fairness.
- Fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues in all aspects of the program, including classroom responsibilities, housekeeping, toileting, meal service, lesson planning, and recordkeeping.
- Demonstrating excellent communication skills when interacting with co-workers, families, and the program director.
Closing Date
08/15/2026
Posting Representative
Darrick Conroy
Posting Representative Email
dconroy4@msudenver.edu
