IRCNoCo Little Learners Teacher - Per Diem Position (TEMPORARY)

Application Deadline: Accepting on an ongoing basis. 

Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado Summary

It doesn't matter the circumstances that brought you here today; what matters is that you are here now. IRCNoCo is here to help you find your way. We want to be the doorway through which cross-cultural sharing and experiences occur. Whether you are new to this area or you are a part of the receiving community, we want to be your resource for information and services related to moving our community forward together. Through information sharing, dialogue, and events where we can all come together as one, we are investing into our shared prosperity.

Little Learners Vision:

 Little Learners not only provides childcare but is often the first-place young children experience being in a multicultural social context, having never been outside of their parents' or guardians’ care and prior to attending school.  These young children come through our door, perhaps not knowing any English. For some, it is their second or third language. Little Learners strives to care for children through the fostering of their social and linguistic development.

Little Learners Teacher (LLT): 

 The Little Learners Teacher (LLT) will lead and/or support multiple 2-hour childcare sessions at IRC on an agreed-upon schedule each term. Reports to and follows the determined program from the Little Learners Coordinator. Leading a session includes opening, facilitating the activity schedule, overseeing volunteers, managing children, and closing. Requires daytime and some evening hours. M-TR, Per Diem hours/week, for a 42-week session calendar. Terms are mid-August - December; Mid-January - Mid-May; June and July. Additional in-service days as required. This is a TEMPORARY Position. 

IRCNoCo Website: https://www.ircnoco.org/ 

Position Summary:

 With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Little Learners Teacher will:

• Open and close the session.
• Facilitate classroom activities schedule for children ages 6 months – 12 years. 
• Track attendance for each session.
• Monitor and facilitate the time and activities for the children and oversees volunteers in the session.
• Facilitate developmental and age-appropriate learning opportunities for all children.
• Maintain, organize, and clean the classroom throughout the session. 
• Manage the childcare classroom. 
• Communicate to parents with navigators (language & cultural support) about any needs or concerns with a child. 
• Attend meetings as requested and attend monthly staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• 1-year previous Childcare/ Early Childhood Education experience.
• 1-year previous experience working with children and planning age-appropriate activities.  
• First Aid & CPR Certified.
• Complete the Mandatory Reporter Training upon hire.

Perks and Benefits:

At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off.  Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!  

Sunrise Community Health/IRCNoCo offers a generous range of benefits.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:

• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive 401K Plan
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Referral Bonus

Professional Development:

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Agency Wide Training

Get Involved:

• Employee Recognition Programs 

* Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.

Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position.  Influenza (Flu) and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.        

Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.