Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher (multiple positions available)

$36,275 - $39,902/Yr

Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Lakewood, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher at Red Rocks Community College is responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers, ensuring quality teaching and care. This role involves collaboration with other teachers, caregivers, and families to meet the needs of children, while also mentoring assistant teachers and students. The position emphasizes a commitment to inclusiveness and working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Toddler/Preschool Teachers, primary caregivers, families, and The Center Director to meet children's needs in care.
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers based on their needs and interests on a weekly basis.
• Keep anecdotal records on each child and provide periodic developmental summaries.
• Model quality caregiving practices and professional conduct for and mentor Assistant Toddler/Preschool teachers, students in ECE program, and work study students.
• Support family interactions by holding at least two family conferences a year and convey written information about each child's development at least bi-monthly.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in addition to training/development provided by the Center.
• Responsible for the cleaning, organizing, and repairing of materials and equipment.
• Keep all areas of the Center, including lounge, storage areas, and classrooms uncluttered, clean, and organized.

Requirements

• Ability to work from campus (primarily Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus).
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and supporting individuals from diverse populations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in early childhood education programs.
• Knowledge of High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and similar early childhood approaches to education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association)
• Disability Benefits