TEACHER (Infant)
Company: Family Star Inc
Location: Aurora
Posted on: August 2, 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.
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