Wellspring Catholic Academy of St. Bernadette is seeking a full-time caring, reliable, and motivated Early Childhood Teacher. A Wellspring Catholic Academy teacher partners with the Preschool Director in the classroom to help children grow and develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. The Early Childhood Teacher will need strong communicative, collaborative, and organizational skills as well as a desire to be part of a mission-driven school culture.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years minimum experience working with children ages 3-5

• Being on your feet 80-90% of the time

• Getting onto and off of the floor to sit or squat to meet children’s eye levels

• Colorado early childhood level II credential

• Safe Environment Training (can be earned after hire)

• Completing mandatory online training to meet state and federal requirements

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree

• ECE 101 and 103 completion, CDA, and/or CO Early Childhood Leveled Credential II

• Be a fully initiated and active Catholic who teaches and acts in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Some Spanish speaking and listening skills

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Preschool Director and Assistant Early Childhood to maintain a safe, clean learning environment for all children in his/her care

• Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the Director, Assistant, parents, and other staff in classroom and outside of classroom for all-school/parish events

• Designs and implements developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum, TS Gold, and archdiocesan standards

• Supports Preschool Director in maintaining student files via following up with parents and collecting mandatory paperwork, for example, general health forms as needed

• Communicates consistently and effectively with parents regarding student progress

• Writes and distributes weekly class newsletter to parents

• Exhibits a genuine nurturing and caring attitude towards all children