Toddler Early Childhood Teacher

Healthy Child Care Co; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 38.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Warren Village’s Alameda Early Learning Center in Denver seeks a Toddler Teacher to create a safe, nurturing classroom where toddlers explore, form relationships, and learn through play.

This full-time, non-exempt role supports language, self-help skills, and social development while upholding Colorado licensing and center policies.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet Colorado Dept. of Early Childhood qualification requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) via approved pathway.
• Knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to nurture relationships with children and collaborate with families.
• Meet background checks, health, safety, and mandatory training.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.

Mansioni

• Build secure, trusting relationships with toddlers through warm, consistent interactions.
• Support language, independence, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual developmental needs and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide positive, relationship-based guidance for emotional regulation.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment with routines and warmth.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support child learning and wellbeing.

Conoscenze

Toddler development knowledge

Relationship building with families

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors in ECE or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Toddler Early Childhood Teacher
Warren Village | Alameda Early Learning Center

Location: Denver, Colorado — Alameda Campus
Position: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, variable shifts within center operating hours
Proposed Hiring Range: $27.35–$31.30 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience (subject to HR confirmation)
Reports To: Early Learning Center Director and Assistant Director

About Warren Village
At Warren Village, we believe that high-quality early childhood education can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

Our Early Learning Centers at Gilpin and Alameda provide nurturing, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children while supporting families as they work toward greater stability and opportunity.

Our approach is grounded in the understanding that children’s earliest relationships and experiences shape their brain development, learning, and lifelong well-being. We prioritize small group sizes, responsive relationships, play-based learning, professional development, and strong partnerships with families.

Position Summary

The Toddler Teacher creates a safe, nurturing, engaging classroom environment where young children can explore, develop independence, build relationships, and learn through play.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsive Teaching and Child Development

• Build secure, trusting relationships with toddlers through warm, consistent, and responsive interactions.
• Support children’s emerging language, independence, problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Recognize individual developmental differences and adapt teaching strategies to meet children’s unique needs.
• Use positive, relationship-based guidance that helps young children develop emotional regulation and appropriate ways to express their needs.
• Respect children’s home languages, cultures, identities, abilities, and family experiences.
• Promote inclusion and a sense of belonging for every child.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Learning Environments

• Implement The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, using intentional teaching strategies and child-directed, play-based experiences.
• Design engaging indoor and outdoor learning opportunities that encourage exploration, movement, sensory experiences, language development, and discovery.
• Use observations and Teaching Strategies GOLD (TS GOLD) to document development, inform instructional planning, and individualize learning experiences.
• Participate in regular assessment checkpoints and use developmental information to support each child’s progress.
• Apply CLASS-informed practices to strengthen emotional support, engaged learning, and the quality of teacher-child interactions.
• Maintain an inviting, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Health, Safety, and Active Supervision

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times, including during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest, toileting, and transitions.
• Consistently implement Colorado child care licensing requirements, including staff-child ratios, group sizes, health and safety practices, and sight-and-sound supervision.
• Follow established procedures for diaper changing, toileting, handwashing, sanitation, food safety, and safe rest practices.
• Support toddlers’ developing self-help skills, including feeding, dressing, toileting readiness, and personal hygiene.
• Conduct daily classroom and playground safety checks and promptly address or report potential hazards.
• Maintain accurate attendance, child counts, and required documentation.
• Follow emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and child protection procedures.

Family Engagement and Communication

• Develop trusting, respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child’s learning, development, accomplishments, and daily experiences.
• Use Brightwheel and other approved communication tools to share information and maintain documentation.
• Participate in family conferences and collaborate with caregivers to establish individualized developmental goals.
• Recognize families as children’s first and most important teachers.
• Collaborate with early intervention providers and other specialists to support children with identified developmental needs.

Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Work collaboratively with teaching partners, classroom support staff, instructional coaches, and program leadership.
• Participate in instructional coaching, classroom observations, reflective supervision, and professional learning opportunities.
• Use feedback and assessment information to strengthen instructional practices.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, early childhood mental health professionals, and other specialists as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development days, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood qualification requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) through an approved qualification pathway.
• Demonstrated knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching practices.
• Ability to establish nurturing relationships with young children and effective partnerships with families.
• Ability to meet all applicable background check, health, safety, and mandatory training requirements.
• Ability to obtain or maintain required First Aid and CPR certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience working with toddlers in a licensed early learning environment.
• Experience implementing Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Familiarity with CLASS, Colorado Shines, and the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
• Experience with trauma-responsive care, inclusive education, and supporting children with developmental differences.
• Experience using Brightwheel or comparable family communication systems.
• Bilingual skills, particularly English and Spanish, are highly valued.

What We’re Looking For

• Genuinely enjoy working with toddlers and understand the importance of these early years.
• See everyday routines as meaningful opportunities for learning and relationship-building.
• Are patient, observant, playful, and responsive.
• Understand that challenging behavior is often a form of communication.
• Value teamwork, reflective practice, and professional growth.
• Believe all children are capable learners who deserve high expectations and individualized support.
• Bring warmth, professionalism, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position involves active participation in classroom and outdoor activities, including frequent standing, walking, sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, and lifting children or classroom materials up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Employees must be able to respond promptly to children’s needs and maintain effective supervision in a busy early learning environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid organizational closure periods, according to current organizational policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-matching 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development, coaching, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Discounted child care, subject to availability and eligibility.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Warren Village values the diverse experiences, perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of our staff, children, and families.

We recognize that professional expertise develops through education, employment, and lived experiences. We encourage qualified candidates with different backgrounds and career pathways to apply.

Warren Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace.