Early Learning/Childhood Education Teacher- Alameda

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Full-time opportunity Only, M-F, 7:00a to 6pm (Variable shifts within Center operating hours) 

Hiring Range: $27.35 – $31.30 per hour DOE

Summary/Objective: 

Warren Village’s Mile High United Way ELC at Alameda serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old in a comprehensive, high-quality early learning environment with teaching teams and a strong emphasis on whole-child development, teacher training, and application of Conscious Discipline®. This center is attached to a low-income, permanent supportive housing complex and is open to resident families as well as the surrounding community. The Early Childhood Teacher plays a critical role in fostering the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This position requires expertise in early childhood education best practices and adherence to Colorado-specific licensing standards, as well as familiarity with federal programs like Head Start. Teachers will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula, assess children’s progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues to promote optimal child development. Teachers must balance classroom leadership, compliance, and collaboration to foster a positive learning environment for children. 

Warren Village recognizes that our backgrounds are broad, and our talents are many, from different lived experiences.  We value and leverage our differences to encompass and reflect the communities we serve. 

At Warren Village, we uphold organizational values of accountability, collaboration, empowerment, excellence, inclusion, and integrity. We agree to engage our work together with honesty and transparency, clear decision-making, continuous learning and improvement, a commitment to repair, community building, and collective growth and well-being. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Curriculum and Instruction
  • Develops and implements weekly lesson plans aligned with Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, Creative Curriculum®, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
  • Provides individualized instruction and adapts curriculum for developmental delays, ESL learners, etc.
  • Incorporates play- and inquiry-based learning.

• Nurtures and builds positive relationships with children.

• Child assessment and Documentation
  • Conducts assessments via established tools and documents progress in digital portfolios.
  • Maintains accurate records and communicates communicates progress and areas for growth to parents.
  • Refers children for additional evaluation or services as needed.
    • Classroom Management
• Establishes a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment in compliance with licencing rules.
• Manages behavior with positive, culturally responsive guidance strategies and Conscious Discipline®.
  • Maintains a clean and organized classroom according to CDHS guidelines.
• Family Engagement
  • Builds strong relationships with families through conferences, home visits, and daily updates.
  • Shares resources on child development, kindergarten readiness, and positive home practices.
  • Collaborates with families and external support personnel on Individualized Learning Plans, Individualized Family Service Plans, or Individualized Education Plans as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Complies with licensing regulations such as teacher-child ratios, health protocols, and safety standards.
  • Maintains knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, and Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System.
  • Complies with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and CACFP requirements.
• Collaboration and Professional Development
  • Cooperates with co-teachers, aides, coaches, and external agencies.
  • Participates in professional development opportunities and stays current on trends in the field.

• Contributes to improvement initiatives and engages in Professional Learning Communities.

Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies 

• Commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Warren Village as stated in the Summary above.
• Willingness and ability to be coached, mentored, and trained.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Minimum/Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma/GED.
• Four years of verifiable experience working with children ages 0-12, including lesson planning.
• Ability to meet at least one of the qualifications specified by the EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER QUALIFICATION PATHWAY CHART (commonly an Early Childhood Professional Certificate Level 2).