Co Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Timberline Learning Center seeks a caring, growth-minded educator to join its early childhood team as a full time co-teacher. In partnership with a mentor teacher, the co-teacher builds community and encourages children to play, investigate, problem-solve, and construct new understandings in a welcoming, joyful environment. Co-teachers support the lead teacher in planning for children’s growth and development by observing, evaluating, and knowing children well. This role offers the opportunity to grow as an educator while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our staff believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world.

What You'll Do

• Create and sustain a warm, welcoming, and aesthetically rich classroom environment that is responsive to the developmental needs and interests of each child
• Collaborate with the co-teacher to implement engaging, intentional learning experiences
• Serve as positive role models and guides for children
• Facilitate healthy and productive relationships, and implement student-centered curriculum and responsive classroom routines
• Create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters collaboration, cultivates wonder, inspires playful learning and connection
• Prepare materials and the environment to build upon children’s interests, motivations and investigations

Requirements

• Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
• Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry)

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Early Childhood Education
• Colorado Shines PDIS Level 2 Credential or above
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, or play-based learning philosophies

Benefits

• Timberline offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees (i.e., EPIC ski pass, Wellness benefit, 8 paid holidays, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Vacation time, Sick time, Vision, Dental, Simple IRA, Childcare Discount).