Toddler Teacher Co-Lead (ECE)
About This Role
The Augustana Early Learning Center (the Center) is an outreach ministry of the Augustana Lutheran Church (the Church) that welcomes all children regardless of faith, culture or ethnicity. The Center provides care for children in a clean, safe and nurturing environment that promotes learning and enhances the child’s well-being. We are seeking another Lead Toddler teacher to support our toddler room (alongside our fantastic current teacher). The ideal candidate is nurturing, energetic and passionate about working toddler-age children!
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Assist in developing and executing a creative program suitable for toddler children
- Nurturing each child’s well-being and support their learning
- Facilitate daily development of the children (storytelling, music, educational play, etc.)
- Observe each child to increase social competencies and build self-esteem at age appropriate levels
- Encourage children to interact positively with other similar aged children
- Organize nap and meal hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe
- Responsible for hygiene practices for children (i.e., washing hands, proper bathroom procedures and diapering, snack and lunch routines.)
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom environment consistent with health and safety standards
- Responsible for sanitary conditions in the classrooms (i.e., washing tables, toys, chairs, and learning centers.)
- Daily communication with parents about their child
- Familiar with Colorado licensing rules and regulations for Child Care Centers
Requirements
- This position requires the physical ability to engage with children at their level. This includes assuming low postures such as kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, and sitting on the ground.
- Able to work with the children in the classroom setting and outdoors on the playground
- Comfortable with soothing children who may be new to group care/comfort children when crying
- Regular attendance is essential for this position.
- Ability to lift 35lbs.
- Have successfully completed all coursework to qualify as a Lead Teacher, or be currently working towards completing that coursework.
Nice to Have
- Full-time schedule
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
None required but we will support obtaining CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Toddler Teacher Co-Lead (ECE) role pays $22 to $25/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Augustana Early Learning Center located?
Augustana Early Learning Center is located at 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO