Preschool Teacher Full-Time Co Lead (ECE)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Augustana Early Learning Center (the Center) is an outreach ministry of the Augustana Lutheran Church (the Church) that welcomes all children regardless of faith, culture or ethnicity. The Center provides care for children in a clean, safe and nurturing environment that promotes learning and enhances the child’s well-being. We are seeking another Lead Preschool teacher to support one of our two preschool room (alongside our fantastic current teachers). The ideal candidate is nurturing, energetic and passionate about working with preschool-age children!

Duties

• Assist in developing and executing a creative curriculum suitable for preschool children
• Nurturing each child’s well-being and support their learning
• Facilitate daily development of the children (storytelling, music, educational play, etc.)
• Observe each child to increase social competencies and build self-esteem at age appropriate levels
• Encourage children to interact positively with other similar aged children
• Organize nap and meal hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe
• Responsible for hygiene practices for children (i.e., washing hands, proper bathroom procedures, snack and lunch routines.)
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom environment consistent with health and safety standards
• Responsible for sanitary conditions in the classrooms (i.e., washing tables, toys, chairs, and learning centers.)
• Daily communication with parents about their child
• Familiar with Colorado licensing rules and regulations for Child Care Centers

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