Toddler Early Childhood Teacher

Overview:
Early Childhood Toddler Teachers provide warm and responsive care to children aged 2 -3 years. This includes appropriate and responsive caregiving, implementing curriculum and activities, and maintaining a safe, clean and attractive environment based on NAYEC guidelines. Our toddler room typically has 8-10 children with 3 full-time teachers and a part time aid.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team to provide for the individual and group needs of all children in your classroom.
• Provide consistent, caring and responsive interactions with children.
• Support Lead Teacher with curriculum planning, implementation and assessments.
• Adhere to all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE,) Boulder County Public Health (BCPH,) and Colorado Early Learning Licensing Administration (DELLA) rules and regulations for child care facilities.
• Communicate and work with families in a warm, approachable and supportive manner.
• Consistently improve skills, expertise, and credentials by participating in continuing education and professional development.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of BDN.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of early childhood and child development principles and practice.
• Interpersonal, collaborative and professional teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively with staff as well as families.
• Effective time management skills, particularly the ability to juggle and prioritize the needs and requirements of children, families and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and completing required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in ECE is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in ECE perferred.
• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold is preferred.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be currently qualified or willing to become an Early Childhood Teacher according to Colorado State Licensing regulations.
• Passing criminal history background checks will be required prior to the start of employment. Must be able to pass Colorado Central Registry and CBI criminal record checks and must have no prior convictions for child abuse, misdemeanors or felonies.
• Must be at least 18 years old and in good physical and mental health; must pass medical exams per licensing requirements.

Boulder Day Nursery is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

BENEFITS

A generous benefits package includes a minimum of 4 weeks paid time off (PTO,) 5 days of winter break around the Christmas and New Year holiday, 12 paid federal holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance with up to 100% employer paid premiums, 403(b) plan with employer match available, Employee Assistance Program (EAP,) and EcoPass. Low child to teacher ratio. As a 501 (c) (3,) we are a qualified employer for student loan forgiveness and support employees through the PSLF process. Flexible scheduling.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to the Program Director at amie@bdnschool.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80302 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80302: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23