What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher - Toddlers position at Wings Early Childhood Center?
As a Wings teacher, you will be creating loving bonds with children from infants to 6 years old.
We are a nature-based facility that teaches our children how to connect with their natural environments and each other. We allow children to openly create, explore, and discover natural materials while nurturing their needs and interests. Teachers are responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and learning environment of your classroom as well as the safety and learning of each child.
Our teachers explore and teach alongside our students, joining in on imaginative play, creating crafts and art projects, or exploring the beautiful school grounds in search of leaves, rocks, and bugs.
Teachers are supported with a NAEYC-aligned curriculum full of engaging projects and movement-based learning activities. Teachers also maintain strong and collaborative communication with the parents of our children through the use of a classroom messaging app, parent-teacher conferences, and daily check ins.
It will be your responsibility to follow our school's philosophy, policies, and nature-based curriculum by preparing your classroom and supplies for each day's curriculum and participating in professional development training.
Classroom teachers work five 8-hour shifts, either from 7:25am-4:25pm or 8:15am-5:15pm.
This position is year-round, with the Center open for 240 days each year, plus an additional 6-10 Professional Development days.
Priority is given to applicants who are already experienced, Colorado-qualified, Early Childhood Teachers and to those who are bilingual English/Spanish speakers.
Qualifications:
-A degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or special education is highly preferred. However, if you are highly motivated and seeking a long-term career in this field, please apply anyway.
-Ideal candidates have a passion for giving children the best possible environment to grow and thrive and mirror this in their own desire for growth and professional development.
-Experience working in a licensed early childhood center is desired but not required.
-Reliable transportation and positive recent references.
-CPR/First Aid certification (Or willing to obtain. We will cover the cost).
Benefits:
Paid holidays and school breaks alongside accrued paid time off. This totals approximately 4 weeks of PTO in your first year as a full-time teacher!
Plus: Flexible scheduling, multiple pathways for free or reimbursed college tuition toward a more advanced degree or credentials, ongoing professional development, and tuition decreases for parents of children attending Wings.
We are so excited to add more wonderful people to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24