Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program SIGNING BONUS!

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Base pay range : $23.54 / hr - $27.07 / hr. This range is provided by Mile High Early Learning. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location : Mile High Early Learning has openings for Preschool Teachers at our Westwood Denver location. Salary : $23.54 - $27.07 / hour (depending on position and qualifications). Posting status : Accepting applications as long as posting is up. To apply : Submit a resume, transcript, diplomas, and certificates. Bonus : Signing bonus eligible, $500 to $2,000 depending on credentials and employment status.

Position summary

Plan, organize and deliver a developmentally appropriate preschool education program based on the individual cognitive, motor, social and emotional needs of children enrolled. Manage the classroom to create a positive, healthy and safe learning environment. Implement the Agency\'s early childhood education curriculum. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of Agency policies and procedures, Head Start standards, and State of Colorado child care licensing requirements. Provide direction and leadership to classroom staff. Partner with the Center Director, Head Start Director, Education Compliance Coordinators, and other staff to manage Agency activities. Overtime may be required on evenings or weekends based on Agency needs.

Work environment

Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years, focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach. We invest in our staff with ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops. Our programs include training such as Child Development Associate certifications, Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood, and a Bachelors Residency program. We are committed to educational equity and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of up to 17 preschoolers ages three to five
• Co-Lead the teaching team of two other classroom staff
• Work closely as a classroom teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children's needs
• Support children's social and emotional needs
• Complete developmental assessments and screenings
• Complete home visits (twice per year) and parent–teacher conferences
• Work as a team to complete parent / teacher conferences and home visits
• Encourage and support family involvement in the classroom
• Create a safe and healthy learning environment
• Supervise the safety of the children in care
• Supervise volunteers and student interns as applicable
• Communicate with coworkers and families in a warm and professional manner

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Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free workplace and we perform pre-employment drug screenings. We require a minimum of three references to qualify for employment.

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