Early Childhood - Teacher for Infant/Toddler

We are seeking a teacher who loves and understands the Montessori approach and loves working with children to start asap. The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare experience.
• Early Childhood Teacher Qualified in the State of Colorado.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Commitment to students and families.
• Team Player.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

For this position PM will offer:

• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401 K
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Parker Montessori School was founded in August of 1987 and has since expanded into 7 classrooms. We are an enthusiastic, flexible, collaborative, committed, and passionate group of educators. The children's ages range from 6 weeks to six years old. The Parker Montessori School has been awarded by parents and staff for 12 years for the "Best of the Best" for early childhood education. We believe in bringing each child to their fullest potential. Our Mission is to educate the unlimited human potential for lifelong learning by cultivating the inspiration to question and by challenging our students to achieve academic excellence.

We are located in downtown Parker and close to Aurora, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, and part of Englewood. We believe in the impact we have on our children and families' lives and we want to invite you to join our community of educators.