Eagle Valley Child Care Association Early Childhood Teacher Edwards, CO · Vail, CO · Full time

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Qualifications:

The person selected for this position must be able to meet the requirements of a Level 2 Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 per Colorado state rules and regulations. Interested candidates may view the ECPC3.0 worksheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FQQw4q0G01W9Ssczs0o1Kkit2HhkbFV/view

Additionally, this person must be a sensitive, mature individual who is able to relate well to both young children and adults.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a healthy environment

• Design appropriate room arrangements to support classroom and individual child goals
• Promote healthy eating practices, proper handwashing techniques, use of tissues, etc.
• Implement the safety policies of the center (e.g. ratios)
• Post necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Maintain an organized, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Assume an equal share of housekeeping and cleaning tasks with other staff

Advance physical and cognitive development

• Plan, supervise, and implement classroom environment, materials, schedule, and activities in accordance with the Creative Curriculum
• Use equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promote children's development of gross motor skills
• Provide an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of individual children with concern to their interests, abilities, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Implement experiences that promote intellectual development, fine motor skill, and language development

Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• Treat each child with dignity and respect, valuing their emotions and perspectives
• Use and promote positive guidance techniques
• Establish routines with structured transitions
• Communicate with children at their developmental level
• Encourage children to be independent and affirm their capability
• Interact with children (HAVE FUN!!)

Nurture positive and productive relationships with families

• Relate assessment information to parents/guardians and provide support for raising children at different developmental stages
• Promote communication with parents through daily notes, monthly newsletters, bulletin boards, documentation boards, and informal conversations
• Welcome new families into the classroom and school community
• Encourage parent participation by providing a variety of ways that families can participate in the program

Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

• Assess program supplies and materials as needed
• Coordinate with and help supervise substitutes, floats, and volunteers
• Meet with classroom team to assess children's needs and developmental progress using TS Gold
• Meet daily with team to assess classroom needs

Maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Promote EVCCA's philosophy (Reggio Emilia) and educational objectives (Teaching Strategies)
• Follow NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Engage in ongoing professional development to improve personal and professional skills
• 15 clock hours of training required per calendar year per Colorado state rules and regulations
• Attend staff meetings, parent nights, and in-service trainings provided by EVCCA