Early Childhood Educator

The Learning Experience - Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

CPR/First Aid training

Continued professional development

Community outreach activities

Retirement

Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Fort Collins seeks a dedicated Lead Teacher to lead an infant classroom and collaborate with fellow teachers. You will mentor peers, manage a safe and nurturing space, and implement the LEAP Curriculum® to meet each child's needs.

Strong communication with families and a growth mindset are essential while contributing to enrollment and community engagement efforts at our center.

Qualifications

• Qualified or seeking Early Childhood Educator Qualifications as required by Colorado
• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred; at least six months required
• DP knowledge (developmentally appropriate practices)
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Background checks FBI/CBI/Trails cleared
• Strong written and spoken communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead an infant classroom, partnering with other lead teachers
• Coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; provide feedback
• Manage the classroom to ensure a safe, nurturing, engaging learning environment
• Serve as a role model with a growth mindset to inspire learning
• Implement LEAP Curriculum® with infants aligned to each child’s needs
• Create a safe environment where children can play and learn
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child’s progress
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement
• Build relationships with families and coworkers to foster a dynamic learning atmosphere

Skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Background checks

Growth mindset

Education

Associate degree in ECE

High school diploma/GED

Tools

LEAP Curriculum®

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Full job description

Lead Teachers and Aids at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead an infant classroom, partnering with other lead teachers
• Coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be qualified, or seeking Early Childhood Educator Qualifications, as required and established by the state of Colorado
• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least six months of professional teaching experience required.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aide certification
• Candidates must have cleared FBI/CBI/Trails background checks
• Strong written and spoken communication skills

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules
• CPR/First aid training
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Community outreach activities
• Retirement
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Notice: The Learning Experience’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.