Associate Teacher

About the role:

Associate Teachers assists in the delivery of an infant, toddler program based on the

individual and group's educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential

of the children enrolled. Assist in managing the classroom environment. Assist with

preparing and maintaining documentation in compliance with Head Start performance

standards and standard operating procedures. Assists in the classroom environment

and works with the classroom teaching team to deliver quality education services.

Who we are:

At Clayton Early Learning, we stand as an innovation hub dedicated to cultivating vibrant and equitable communities. Our mission revolves around collaborative partnerships with families, fostering a holistic approach to the early years through a commitment to the whole child and whole family. By actively engaging with families, we aim to uncover effective strategies, embrace continuous discovery, and lead the charge in advancing systemic change.

Our vision is rooted in the belief that by nurturing the foundation of early childhood, we contribute to the well-being and prosperity of individuals, families, and communities at large. Through our relentless pursuit of what works, we strive to create an enduring impact on the lives of children and families, setting the stage for a future of shared success and thriving communities.

What we want you to do:

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization
• guidelines, assists in implementing a preschool or infant/toddler program based on parent
• input and individual children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs and
• Assists with daily activities based on children's needs and interests which stimulate learning
• in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 16
• children which may involve some children with disabilities
• Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age appropriate environment for children. Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
• Participates in the preparation, setup, and clean up of meals and snacks. Eats the
• meal/snack together "family style" with the children.
• Administers first aid and prepares and submits accident reports.
• Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and
• Clayton Educare policies.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across
• Ensures that the classroom and work room is clean and orderly.
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching
• methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education

What we are looking for and what you must have:

• Must be ECT qualified by either being a level 2 in PDIS OR having taken ECE 101 and ECE103
• CPR Certification
• Current PPD-TB and physical examination
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Highly motivated self-starter and dynamic ambassador for the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to diverse groups

The perks:

• 401k with 5% match
• 16 Company-paid days for Holidays
• Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
• FSA Plans
• College Investment plans
• Identify theft and Protection plans
• A fun, dynamic, and exciting environment
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Compensation:

• $18.50-$20.00 an hour

Clayton's Core Values

We seek candidates who embody our core values and are motivated to lead in a values-driven environment.

At Clayton we aim to create the beloved community. We work to foster a community characterized by trust, dignity, love, and justice, with our children and families, our team members, and other partners on our campus and beyond.

These values are foundational to Clayton's beloved community. At Clayton we:

1. Value diversity, equity, and inclusion as our foundation. At the core of the beloved community, we leverage collective genius by nurturing and embracing differing perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We seek to understand our differences, rather than pretending they don't affect us. We challenge our own biases, and we actively work to ensure each of us can bring all of ourselves to our work. We intervene if someone is being marginalized. We look for ways to eliminate inequities inside and outside of Clayton.
2. Operate with integrity. We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, personal responsibility, and accountability, worthy of the trust our community places in us.
3. Demonstrate bold humility. We courageously drive toward our vision, while embracing humility that favors substance over sizzle, that accepts feedback in the spirit of growth, views vulnerability as a path to truth, and seeks impact for our families, not for recognition.
4. Strive for excellence. Each day we bring our best selves and our best work to our community, creating a positive impact for our families and each other. We value continuous learning and improvement for ourselves and our work.
5. Collaborate through innovation. We energize the organization, enhancing the lives of those we serve, through the ideas and unique talents of each Clayton community member and those of our partners. We lead with "How might we?" and bring curiosity to discover solutions to hard problems. We discover new approaches through collective creativity and collaborative action. We welcome a steady flow of ideas, people, and partnerships that foster a thriving learning environment on our campus for changemakers.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

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