Lead Teacher - Innovative Early Learning Center

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Job summary

The Fisher Early Learning Center, part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classroom development and implement curriculum for infants to preschoolers. You will supervise the teaching team and communicate with families to support holistic child development.

Qualifications include 2-5 years with children, an Associates in ECE (or related), and an ECPD 3.0 credential; willingness to work inclusively; ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience working with children.
• ECPD 3.0 credential through Colorado PDIS.
• Associates Degree in ECE or related field.
• Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor teaching team by modeling best practices in an inclusive setting.
• Direct development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication.
• Foster cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language and communication development in children.
• Collaborate with directors to align with the center's mission and philosophy.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

People skills

Organization

Education

Associates Degree in ECE

ECPD 3.0 Colorado PDIS

Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field

Job description

The Fisher Early Learning Center, part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classroom development and implement curriculum for infants to preschoolers. You will supervise the teaching team and communicate with families to support holistic child development.

Qualifications include 2-5 years with children, an Associates in ECE (or related), and an ECPD 3.0 credential; willingness to work inclusively; ability to lift 50 lbs.