Associate Teacher- Infant & Toddler

Clayton Early Learning; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

16+ paid holidays

Vacation time 10–30 days

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Family meals; breaks

Job summary

Clayton Early Learning seeks an Associate Teacher for infant/toddler programs, to support development, supervise a safe classroom, and collaborate with the teaching team in a 6 weeks to 3 years setting.

Responsibilities include implementing Head Start-aligned activities, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing training to enhance early childhood education. Denver campus, strong teamwork required.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required.
• Background checks (Colorado Bureau of Investigation and FBI) must be cleared.
• PPD-TB and physical examination current.
• National Sex Offender Registry Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infant/toddler program and safe, engaging classroom.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and activities for 6 weeks to 18 months and 18 months to 3 years.
• Maintain classroom materials, documentation, and setup/cleanup of meals with children.
• Attend trainings and participate in staff meetings on early childhood development.

Education

ECT qualification (PDIS Level 2)

ECE 101 & ECE103 completed

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Ambassador for the organization

Job description

$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About the Role:

Associate Teachers support the delivery of high-quality infant and toddler programs that nurture each child's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. This role assists in creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months or 18 months to 3 years while collaborating closely with the teaching team. Associate Teachers -infant & Toddler also support the preparation and maintenance of classroom documentation in accordance with Early Head Start Performance Standards and organizational procedures.

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What this Role involves:

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization
• guidelines, assists in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent
• input and individual children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs and
• Assists with daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning
• In all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 8 children which may involve some children with disabilities
• Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age-appropriate environment for children.
• Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
• Participate in the preparation, setup, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Eats the meal/snack together "family style" with the children.
• Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports.
• Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Educare policies.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively
• Ensure that the classroom and work room is clean and orderly.
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to early childhood development
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education

What we are looking for:

• Education: Must be ECT qualified by either being level 2 in PDIS OR having taken ECE 101 and ECE103
• CPR Certification
• Current PPD-TB and physical examination
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Highly motivated self-starter and dynamic ambassador for the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse groups

What we offer:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days
• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure)
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment options
• Identity theft protection and more

Compensation:

$20.00-$22.00 per hour

Clayton's Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a value-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under