Early Head Start Teacher

A Teacher- Early Head Start at Catholic Charities: Designs and maintains a physical and programmatic environment that appropriately supports and nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all children in an inclusive classroom. Establishes educational and social goals based on the composition of the children enrolled and the community setting in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado State Licensing and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), as appropriate. Develops and implements written plans for the daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive) for a group of children which may involve some children identified with disabilities.

What You Will Do

Designs and maintains a physical and programmatic environment that appropriately supports and nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all children in an inclusive classroom. Develops and implements written plans for the daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive) for a group of children which may involve some children identified with disabilities. Complies with Colorado State Licensing requirements. Enrolls in and completes coursework for the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, if not already obtained or do not have an ECE related degree, and completes within 6 months of the date of hire.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to effectively manage a classroom of children, have effective interpersonal communication skills with children, parents, and co-workers, and be able to remain calm and calm others in an emergency and/or confrontational situation. Must have knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population. Must be able to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

Requirements

• Must comply with all Colorado State Licensing requirements
• Teachers in Infant or Infant Toddler mixed age rooms must be Infant Nursery Supervisor (INS) qualified
• Able to effectively manage a classroom of children
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with children, parents, and co-workers
• Ability to remember schedules, programs, policies, and other details
• Ability to remain calm and calm others in an emergency and/or confrontational situation
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base
• Must be currently enrolled in, or agree to enroll in, coursework to obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The CDA must be completed within 6 months of the hire date.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure)
• 15 Paid Holidays annually
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans
• Dental, & Vision
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans