TEACHER (Infant)
Company: Family Star Inc
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
About Family StarFamily Star Montessori School has provided a
transformative early childhood education for over 25 years. Just
one of a handful of institutions across the country that is both a
Montessori school and an Early Head Start/Head Start agency, Family
Star fosters holistic programming to children and families.Family
Star's unique nonprofit program operates from two locations in the
heart of beautiful Denver, Colorado. Its Montessori program,
aligned with the principles and practices of the Association
Montessori Internationale, is committed to supporting children and
families of all backgrounds and abilities in a language-rich,
family-focused, economically diverse environment. With 80% of
children and families living below the federal poverty level, the
program serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from infancy to
age six in a year-round, full-day Montessori and Early Head
Start/Head Start setting.Family Star is currently seeking to fill
the position of Teacher for our Infant classroom at our Northwest
Denver location. If you want to make a difference in the lives of
some of Denver's most vulnerable population, Family Star is the
place for you!Major Responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:I. INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN--- Interact with children in an
open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and
respect.--- Be consistent: do what you say and say what you do.---
Trust that children are able to do things by themselves.--- Be
aware of the child's concentration and avoid disturbing it at all
costs.--- Consider children's individual learning in relationship
to their temperament, development, cultural and socio-economic
background.II. INTERACTIONS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES---
Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in
our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support
family participation in program activities.--- Communicate daily
with parents regarding progress, interactions, and incidents.---
Understand when to answer inquiries and when to refer them to
another team member.--- Work collaboratively with families to meet
children's needs.--- Participate in family nights, conferences, and
home visits as needed.--- Participate in community and public
relation events as needed.III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT--- Calmly and
efficiently assist in maintaining a safe and prepared environment
for the children.--- Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied
and in good repair.--- Follow all health and safety procedures.---
Ensure children are supervised at all times.--- Assist in preparing
and maintaining classroom Montessori materials.--- Follow CACFP
guidelines while sharing the responsibility of food preparation.---
Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom
teammates.--- Work closely with sister classroom to share
responsibilities.--- Be flexible to assist in other classrooms as
needed.--- Sustain the team, the environment, and the classroom
paperwork in the absence of the Lead Teacher.--- Consistently
complete and maintain pertinent child-related paperwork in a timely
manner.--- Complete opening or closing responsibilities based on
the schedule of the position.--- Follow all Family Star policies
and procedures.--- Other Duties as assigned.IV. PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT--- Participate in the continuous and creative process
to meet individual and program goals through training and
professional development.--- Participate in recommended training
programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff
meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.---
Collaborate with Supervisor to develop and implement professional
development plan and goals.
Requirements:
--- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED.--- Must
have experience working with children ages 3-6 in a Montessori
setting.--- Must have Montessori (AMI) certification--- Must meet
state licensing group leader qualifications at time of hire.---
Must have a current CDA or the equivalent or obtain a CDA within
one (1) year of date of hire.--- 2-4 years of teaching experience
with children ages 0-6 (may be combined with other
qualifications.)--- Must be motivated and able to work
independently as well as part of a team.--- Must demonstrate a
positive attitude with a commitment to customer service.--- Must
have oral and written proficiency in the English language.--- Must
be able to work the hours of the position based on the
organization's needs.--- Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First
Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within the
initial review period.--- Must complete clearance of a background
check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test.Desired
Qualifications/Skills/Licenses/Certifications:* Advanced degree in
Early Childhood Education, Center Director qualifications or
equivalent.* Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head
Start setting.* Experience working with children and families of
diverse populations.PI179850755
Keywords: Family Star Inc, Aurora , TEACHER (Infant), Education / Teaching , Aurora, Colorado
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