About us

We are a family-owned and operated Early Learning Center that is passionate about teaching children ages 12 weeks to 6 years old in the Green Mountain area of Lakewood. We are seeking an Assistant Teacher who has a genuine love for children and a commitment to high quality education. Someone who will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. Please review the roles and responsibilities and check us out at www.TheSummitAcademy.Co for more information.

* International sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for assisting the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at our Center and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assists in the assessment of each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with our curriculum and programming.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to our guidelines
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children preferred

The benefits our professionals enjoy:

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, we provide a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance assistance
• Paid holidays including a full week for “winter break” in December
• Paid time off, vacation and sick time
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement towards ECE courses

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person