11/28/2018
Part Time Associate Teacher, Infant Department - Fisher Early Learning Center
- Tracking Code
- 003818
- Job Description
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The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive early childhood learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to deliver cutting-edge and evidence-based programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We are an inclusive setting and value diversity.
Position Summary
The Associate Teacher will assist in the development and implementation of the classroom environment in the facilitation of the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development of the children within the program. This position will provide assistance as a member of the teaching team in the planning, organization, implementation, and delivery of program services based on the mission and philosophy of the center. The incumbent will assist in the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication. The Associate Teacher will direct the development and implementation of the classroom environment, curriculum, and family communication in the absence of the Master Teacher and will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. This is a part-time position in the Infant Classrooms.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology.
- 1+ years of experience working with children.
- Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment.
- Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
- 2+ years of classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited early childhood group setting.
- Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs.
- Experience working with children in an inclusive environment.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 20 hours per week.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 3 References
The University of Denver is an affirmative action employer and that age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
- Department
- MCE-Fisher Early Learning Center (201400)
- Position Type
- Part-Time
- Salary
- 15.50 - 20.54 USD