In this role, you will:

• Partner with the lead teacher and other assistant teachers to supervise and care for a classroom of infants and toddlers
• Assist with:
• Support with meal preparation and cleanup, diaper changes, individualized rest and play
• Maintain a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between the ages of six weeks and three years old
• Support with lessons and provide age-appropriate enriching activities to support curiosity and growthPossess a growth mindset
• Effectively maintain professional relationships with teaching assistant and other staff Collaborate with families to understand the daily care needs of individual children, and develop and follow a classroom care schedule to meet those needs
• Keep accurate, concise records Hold conferences and events with families to share information regarding child growth and development, as well as partner together to plan aheadCommunicate with families daily, both in person and through Brightwheel, and prepare timely and accurate updates for families
• Ensure compliance with all requirements, conforming to health, safety, state and licensing guidelines
• Engage in ongoing training and development as needed
• Participate in and complete group and individual professional development to stay current with center requirements and develop best practices
• Maintain up-to-date PDIS profile and professional development plan
• Follow all center policies and procedures
• Follow procedures to open or close classrooms at designated times, and flexibly assist in another classroom as needed
• Other duties as required

In this role, you will help drive 4 goals:

• Manage and guide high-quality early childhood programming to support cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development
• Provide excellent care and communication to families
• Demonstrate skilled judgment and decision-making to care for children ranging from 6 weeks to 36 months
• Support in achieving a Colorado Shines Rating

Qualifications:

• Required
• Ability to lift and hold children, and sustain daily activities including: walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Current immunization record and physician health screen
• History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
• Preferred
• ECT or infant program supervisor qualification (PDIS level II credential 3.0)
• Experience with childcare centers
• Assistant teacher qualification (PDIS level I credential 3.0)
• One year of experience working with infants and toddlers

Salary

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible position paying $20/hr

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes:
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance (RMP covers short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Staff members can also select optional long-term coverage.)
• Life Insurance (optional up to $100k - additional options through PERA)
• Retirement (PERA 401k - RMP does not match contributions at this time)
• Paid-Time-Off (Personal/Sick leave)