Infant and Toddler Teachers - Early Head Start SIGNING BONUS

Mile High Early Learning; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking passionate Infant and Toddler Teachers to join their dedicated team. With a focus on nurturing young minds through a Montessori-inspired curriculum, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experiences of children aged 6 weeks to five years. The organization values professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work environment that emphasizes collaboration and family involvement while benefiting from generous paid time off, health insurance, and a signing bonus. If you are committed to making a difference in early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

5+ weeks of paid time off

Employee discount for childcare

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Financial support for education

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• AA or BA in ECE or Child Development is required.
• CDA I/T or PDIS Level II certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a classroom of infants or toddlers and individualize curriculum.
• Support children's social and emotional needs and conduct assessments.
• Create a safe learning environment and encourage parent involvement.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Social and Emotional Support

Parent Communication

Education

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

Current Teaching License with ECE endorsement

CDA I/T (Child Development Associates)

Job description

Description

Salary: $22.51 - $27.07 / hour (depending on position and qualifications)

Posting: Accepting applications as long as posting is up

To apply: Submit a resume, transcript, diplomas, and certificates

Bonus: Signing bonus eligible, $500 to $1,000 depending on credentials and employment status

Mile High Early Learning has openings for Infant and Toddler Teachers at our Southwest Denver location.

Work Environment:

Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach.

Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops.

Responsibilities of an Infant / Toddler Teacher include:

• Co-lead a classroom of eight infants or toddlers
• Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children’s needs
• Support children’s social and emotional needs
• Complete developmental assessments and screenings
• Complete home visits (twice per year) and parent teacher conferences
• Encourage and support parent involvement in the classroom
• Create a safe and healthy learning environment
• Supervise the safety of the children in care
• Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner

Mile High Early Learning Offers the following benefits after start of employment:

• Signing bonus (see above)
• 5+ weeks of paid time off
• Employee discount for childcare
• Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)
• Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)
• Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
• Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

Requirements

• AA or BA in ECE or Child Development OR
• BA/MA in an unrelated field with a current Teaching License with an endorsement in ElEd, ECE or SpEd.
• CDA I/T (Child Development Associates) OR
• PDIS Level II (with ECE 111 or EQIT Cert., ECE 101 and 103)
• Ability to work full time work week, Monday through Friday, occasional evening meetings

Other preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual - Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, or Somali (a plus)
• Experience with the Montessori philosophy (a plus)

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free workplace, and we perform pre-employment drug screenings.