Early Childhood Lead Teacher

The Denver Athletic Club; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a passionate Infant or Toddler Teacher for its Children's Center. This full-time role involves supervision of young children, developmental assessments, and collaboration with parents. The position offers unique benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Discounted downtown parking and bus pass

PTO time

Paid holidays

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision and daily class functions of infants or toddlers.
• Plans parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive classroom environment.

Skills

Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Education

2-year degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

The Denver Athletic Club is looking for a passionate, patient, well-rounded individual for the position of Infant or Toddler Teacher in the Children's Center. We offer one-of-a-kind benefits to our teachers: a free shift meal, two paid 15 minute breaks per 8-hour shift, three teachers in every classroom, a teacher planning and prepping area, and a teacher's lounge with a massage chair! This is in addition to the great benefits to all DAC employees, listed below.

As a team member of the Denver Athletic Club's Children's Center you will empower children with the skills and abilities to participate responsibly in this world. The DAC Children's Center staff believes that we can raise responsible young people in partnership with parents and families. This is a full-time position.

Job Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of infants or toddlers.
• Observes all rules and regulations at The Denver Athletic Club and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines are necessary.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. The infant teacher must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• 2-year degree in early childhood or related field preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Discounted downtown parking and bus pass
• PTO time
• Paid holidays
• Professional development training

You must be able to pass an extensive background check, fingerprinting, and drug test.