We are looking for an infant/ 1 year old toddler teacher to join our team to nurture and educate our fun and loving infants and one year old toddlers. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.
What We Offer:
· Competitive Wages: $21-$25/ hour
· Teacher to child ratios always followed
· Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
· 10-minute morning break and a 1-hour lunch break
· Paid major holidays and additional days off per year PLUS 10 personal days off per year (12 days PTO after the 1st year)
· School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for an additional paid week, 4th of July and the day after off, one fall vacation day and spring vacation day.
· Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) plus employer matching
· Tuition and certification reimbursement
· Discounted child care
Our infant and one's teacher is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will curriculum plan, implement, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality care.
Qualifications
· Associates Degree OR Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
OR
· Child Development Associate (CDA)
OR
· PDIS Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Colorado Shines Credential Level II or higher
· up to 1 year of previous experience
· Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training or willing to obtain
· Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
· Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
· Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
· Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
· Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
· Meets background check eligibility
Must be in Colorado for onsite work- not a remote position.
The Goddard School located in Centennial Colorado has been open for 16 years and has 160 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners. Come join our team today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person