Colorado Nonprofit Association

Early Childhood Teacher

Warren Village Learning Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in a comprehensive, high quality early learning environment.  The Learning Center is a Colorado Shines 4 Star recognized Center.  Our teaching teams are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment that helps foster the development of the whole child.  Warren Village places a strong emphasis on teacher training and application of Conscious Discipline®, an innovative social-emotional learning and classroom management program designed to give teachers the discipline skills they need to address the emotional and behavioral issues of 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.  We align our policies, practices and resources so that people of all races, cultures, identities and socioeconomic status may feel valued and respected. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.  
• Knowledge about of the Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Regulations, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations and the Denver Fire Department Regulations that govern childcare facilities  
• Development of professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood education. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of child development. 
• Attend and participate in classes, workshops and in services to enhance your ability to work with children and to gain information about current best practice in early childhood education.  
• Updating professional credentials in the PDIS system, as needed. 
• Develop, plan and implement developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, physical activities that promote a child’s development and support their interests. 
• Develop, implement and post weekly lesson plans. 
• Complete individual assessments (ESI, TSG, DECA) and develop individualized lesson plans and differentiate instruction when needed. 
• Develop and maintain cooperative and respectful relationships. 
• Develop positive relationships with parents and families. 
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences twice per school year at minimum, and as needed. 
• Conduct home visits twice per school year. 
• Report a progress daily to parents. 
• Develop and establish supportive relationships with children that include frequent nurturing interactions. 
• Supervise children at all times by sight and sound. 
• Conduct regular and consistent head counts to maintain adult/child ratios. 
• Confirm the identity of any person picking up a child and ask for Pick Up Pass before any child is released to any person other than the enrolling adult. 
• Maintain complete and accurate records. 
• Keep accurate Daily Attendance Sheets, and Record of Meals (ROMS) Food Sheets.   
• Complete an Accident/Incident report for any child receiving any type of injury while in the care of the Learning Center.  The form must be shared with parents during pick up time. 
• Complete Field Trip paperwork and parent permissions according to program procedures 
• Maintain classroom and general building appearance. 
• Request and follow up regarding necessary repairs for classrooms, child bathrooms, and playground. 
• Practice appropriate sanitation and disinfecting procedures for classroom materials and equipment i.e. mats, tables etc. 
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, order, and professional appearance in the classroom. 
• Attend bi-weekly collaboration meetings with external agencies, as needed. 

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Traits:

• Commitment to the mission, goals and values of Warren Village.  
• Able to effectively communicate their ideas and understand the ideas of others; including the ability to convey information effectively, both verbally and in writing.  This includes effective listening skills.  
• Able to work well with others to achieve common goals; including being able to compromise, negotiate and effectively manage conflict.  
• Able to adjust to new conditions or changes in the work environment is crucial; including being open to new ideas and the ability to adjust to changes, such as new tasks, policies, or technologies.  
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage their time effectively, and meet deadlines. 
• Work cooperatively with other staff members. 
• Demonstrated behaviors like punctuality, maintaining a professional appearance and displaying a positive and respectful attitude.  
•  Able to see what must be done and act without being prompted. 
•  Demonstrated understanding, helpfulness, and a willingness to assist our colleagues, clients, tenants, etc. to the best of your ability.  
• Able to learn from experiences and apply them to new situations. 
• Demonstrated the ability to navigate the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment system and the Creative Curriculum. 
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, allocate time efficiently and meet deadlines for multiple projects and/or activities.  
• Able to retain a positive attitude towards work, regardless of the nature. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

ECT qualified 

Associate’s degree or equivalent credits in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology 

One or more years of experience working with children. 

Experience with the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment system, the Creative Curriculum, and familiarity with the Conscious Discipline Model, preferred. 

Preferred or related Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

2 or more years of classroom experience in specific age classroom 

Bilingual and/or experience with culturally diverse people a plus. 

Additional eligibility requirements (Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

TB test clearance 

First Aid certification 

Work Environment: 

The working environment is typically that of a classroom using a computer, chalkboard, desk and other educational tools, year-round. The ECE Teacher may be exposed to sick or sometimes contagious/ill children and must therefore be conscious of ensuring the health and safety of the kids, their parents, school personnel and themselves. The childcare facility is licensed for 111 children.  This position frequently communicates with staff and children.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 

Physical Demands: 

The person in this position needs to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.  Frequently bending, standing, crouching.  Activities are completed within the building and outdoors. 

Travel Required:   x  No o  Yes (limited, largely to the Denver Metro Area)