Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Colorado Springs seeks Infant Teachers to deliver care for ages 6 weeks to 18 months, using our LEAP Curriculum®. You will model excellent classroom practices, foster a nurturing environment, and communicate with families through apps and discussions.

We offer part-time and full-time roles with competitive benefits including premier health plans, PTO, holidays, and a signing bonus. Nationally accredited and Colorado Shines Level 4 program.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Certificate in Infant and Toddler care with 30 semester hours in infant/toddler development.
• CDA credential with Department-approved expanding quality course.
• Colorado Shines Level II or higher credential.
• Completed one three-semester-hour infant/toddler development class or 12 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Manage classroom operations to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and a love of learning.
• Implement L.E.A.P. Curriculum® for infants and toddlers in line with each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing space for play and learning and communicate regularly with parents.
• Support center enrollment and engagement goals with staff and leadership.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers to foster a dynamic, playful learning atmosphere.
• Assist children up to 40 lbs as needed.

Education

Infant & Toddler care certificate (30 semester hours)

CDA Credential

Colorado Shines Credential Level II+

Expanding Quality in Infant & Toddler Development course

Infant/Toddler development coursework

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Part Time & Full Time

Salary & Benefits:

$18.00-$20.00 Hourly

Hiring Bonus: $500 *(Specific Positions, Credentials PDIS Credential 3.0 Level 2 or higher, Schedule Availability (Mid and Closing Shifts).

Referral Bonus: $250

The Learning Experience offers Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays/Breaks:

Paid Time Off:Up to 80 hours

Paid Holidays

The Learning Experience offers a competitive benefits package including:

Premier Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (Employer covers portion).

Our TLE CARES program pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance at no cost to you.

Our 401(k) program offers MATCHING

TLE CARES program pays for Employee Assistance Services, Telehealth, and Telemedicine.

Infant Teachers at The Learning Experience are trained and have a high expectation to provide premiere care to our little learners aged 6 weeks to 18 months old. We are Nationally Accredited and a Colorado Shines Level 4 Program.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for 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 Infant and Toddler children 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. Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).

Qualifications:

• Is at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Hold a certificate in Infant and Toddler care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
• Or a adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the Department approved expanding quality in infant and toddler development course of training.
• Or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Level II or higher, as determined by the Colorado Shines.
• Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or,
• Has completed the Department-approved “Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development” and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with Infants and/or Toddlers.