About This Role
The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, joyful, and well-organized classroom environment. Collaborating closely with the Lead Teacher, this position assists with implementing curriculum, daily routines, and classroom organization to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to learn.
Assistant Teachers possess a deep understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, using this knowledge to design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They foster a warm, stimulating atmosphere where toddlers are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop independence.
Strong communication and teamwork are essential to this role. Assistant Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, follow the guidance of the Lead Teacher, and partner with families to support each child's success.
What You'll Do
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Contribute to a positive, collaborative classroom environment by modeling best practices, assisting team members, and following the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
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Assist in implementing engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and support their social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
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Observe, document, and assess child development under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
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Perform daily caregiving routines, including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding, in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
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Help build partnerships with families by communicating daily updates, supporting progress tracking, and assisting with parent-teacher interactions as directed by the Lead Teacher.
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Assist in maintaining daily classroom operations that meet Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements.
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Contribute to a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by supporting hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security standards.
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Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program.
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Ensure compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements by maintaining an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account.
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Pursue ongoing professional development, maintaining a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
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Ability to work well with others.
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Must pass health screening.
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Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year.
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High energy.
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Must clear full background check.
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Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
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Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
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PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete).
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High School Diploma/GED.
Benefits
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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PTO/sick leave
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IRA matching
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Childcare discount
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Professional development
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Salary supplements
