Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher Job at Rocky Mountain Prep, Denver, CO

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  • Rocky Mountain Prep
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Who We Seek

If you are a caring, relationship-driven, and collaborative educator who is invested in the growth and development of infants and toddlers, we would love to have you apply!

 

Role Mission

At Rocky Mountain Prep, our Baby Bees Childcare Center understands that childcare and school are synonymous, early learning takes many shapes and forms, and relationships matter. These three foundational beliefs guide all that we do. We offer an innovative approach to childcare by keeping relationships at the core of what we do. Our children age up together in a cohort, and we strive to keep them with the same teacher from their entry with us at 12 weeks until they move into our preschool programs at three years old. A lead teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and implementing developmentally appropriate curricular plans. You will focus deeply on building relationships with children and families and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment as you manage the day-to-day needs of the classroom. You will also foster and maintain strong professional relationships within the school community. Our goal is to build and maintain a consistent and thoughtful community together!

In this role, you will:

  • Provide a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between the ages of 12 weeks and three years 
  • Provide age-appropriate enriching activities to foster curiosity and support child growth by developing and implementing daily plans using Creative Curriculum
  • Provide strong modeling for staff, families, and children, viewing people and situations with a growth mindset
  • Effectively maintain professional relationships with teaching assistant and other staff 
  • Collaborate with families to understand the daily care needs of individual children, and develop and follow a classroom care schedule to meet those needs
  • Keep accurate, concise classroom records and track child growth and development
  • Hold conferences and other events with families to share information regarding child growth and development, as well as partner together to plan ahead
  • Communicate with families daily, both in person and through Brightwheel, and prepare timely and accurate weekly notes for families
  • Ensure compliance with all requirements, conforming to health, safety, state and licensing guidelines
  • Engage meaningfully in ongoing training and professional development as needed to stay current with center requirements and develop best practices
  • Follow all center policies and procedures, including maintaining an up-to-date PDIS profile and professional development plan
  • Follow procedures to open or close classrooms at designated times, and flexibly assist in another classroom when necessary
  • Other duties as required

GOALS

  • Manage and guide high-quality early childhood programming to support cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development
  • Provide excellent care and communication to children and families
  • Demonstrate skilled judgment and decision-making to care for children ranging from 12 weeks to three years 

Salary 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range from $45,760 to $60,000. It provides compensation that is aligned with experience and qualifications.

 

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement through PERA
  • Paid-Time-Off

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to lift and hold children and sustain daily activities, including walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
  • At least 19 years of age
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • ECT, current CDA, and  infant program supervisor qualification (PDIS level II credential 3.0) 
  • Pass a background check
  • Reliable transportation
  • Current immunization record and physician health screen
  • History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development, with at least three months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of children under three years of age
  • Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Education Requirements: 

  • High school diploma

Must possess the following:

  • Experience with childcare centers

Preferred :

  • Assistant Director qualification (level 3 in PDIS)
 

Location:

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley

 

Eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.   Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you.

Job Tags

Full time,

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