Job Description

About OUR Organization:

The Aspen Center is a non-profit early care and education setting in Longmont, Colorado working with a diverse population of children and families. Inspired by the

Reggio Emila Approach

, we focus on developmentally appropriate, creative experiences with children. We're located in the heart of downtown Longmont, which offers many wonderful opportunities for teachers and children.

Position Summary

:

Aspen Center is currently seeking a

PDIS 3.0 level II or higher

to fill our

Preschool

Co-Teacher role.

As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Holidays Sick Leave & PTO 403(b) with company match Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Access to OUR Center services Our policies and practices follow a family-friendly approach.

Minimum Education Requirements and Qualifications:

MUST SHOW QUALIFICATIONS IN YOUR RESUME.

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or related field (preferred) High School Diploma or GED (required) PDIS 3.0 level II or higher (required) Group leader qualified. Must meet the Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) or Assistant Early Childhood Teacher (AECT) qualifications. CDA or Early Childhood certificate Classroom teaching experience in a constructivist learning environment. General knowledge of the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing rules and regulations and county health department guidelines. CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Collaborate with co-teacher daily to bring authentic learning experiences to children Be a peer model for best practice in early childhood education Partner with children and guide their learning experiences Plan, document, and make learning visible Build relationships with families to foster a strong home-school partnership Collect objective observations to use with the Teaching Strategies Gold software for authentic assessment of children's learning Facilitate parent-teacher dialogues twice a year Keep appropriate records related to children Adhere to the COVID policies implemented by Aspen Center and recommended by the CDC, CDPHE, and Boulder County Public Health

Desired Qualifications:

Classroom experience A passion for early childhood education and advocating for children, families, and teachers Experience working in a Reggio Emilia-inspired context See yourself as a lifelong learner A desire to be a part of cultivating change Are well organized, able to multi-task, work with flexibility, and embrace ambiguity

Physical Demands

Able to sit or stand for extended periods Regular use of a computer Reach in all directions Lift or move up to 50lbs required Bend, twist, kneel, stoop, and reach Ascending or Descending stairs Communicate clearly, hearing and listening

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary

: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

:Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Longmont, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

OUR Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. OUR Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About OUR Center:

Outreach United Resource Center, Inc. (dba OUR Center) has provided critical services such as food, clothing, housing, and utilities to help families achieve self-reliance since 1986. We offer "a hand up, not a hand out" to residents of the St. Vrain Valley School District of Colorado. Aspen Center for Child Development, a program of OUR Center, provides care that enhances the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of children and their families from all income levels in and around the Longmont community and supports those in need, toward self-sufficiency.