Early Childhood Infant Program Supervisor

The Intro Part

Hello!
My name is Katie, the Director for Thrive Reunion, a play-based
learning preschool located in Commerce City Colorado. We’re looking for
enthusiastic, explorative teachers to join our team!

The About Us Part

Thrive
is a nurturing and supportive community of early childhood
professionals that are passionate about the importance of, and interplay
between, play and discovery. We currently have four locations, and as
we continue to grow as an organization, our desire is to build a team of
educators that can grow with us and expand into new roles, experiencing
both professional and personal growth.

The How Much Will I Make & How Many Hours Will I Work Part (aka the First Thing You Are Probably Reading Part)

We
are looking to hire a full-time lead infant teacher (Monday-Friday, 8
hours/day) for a salaried position making $49,3700 - $54,307 per year
plus benefits.

The Benefits Part

We have strong
beliefs about keeping harmony between work and life for all of our
staff, and those beliefs drive all of the benefits we offer.

We believe that time is our most valuable resource:

• 5 weeks of paid holidays and breaks with additional non-student contact days (you can visit our website, thrivepreschool.com, to see the school year calendar)
• 80 hours of paid time off each year in addition to the regular school holidays and breaks

We believe in caring for others now and into the distant future:

• Employer contributions toward group medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plans with employer contribution matching

We believe in providing the best opportunity for an educator to do her/his/their best work:

• Classroom supplies and materials budget provided every month
• Time out of the classroom to plan and execute quality learning experiences

We believe every human being has the right to continued personal and professional growth:

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities as you grow with the school

The Are We a Great Fit Part

Compatibility
means everything to us. If you are dedicated to the future of our
children, have experience has a lead infant teacher, and believe in the
power of play-based learning, you’re probably in the right place. But
let’s get the usual qualifications out of the way first.

Just to make sure we’re on the same page, let’s start with the basics:

• A positive attitude and passion for working with young children, families, and co-teachers
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Intentional and reflective in professional practices
• Meets
  or exceeds minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood
  Lead Infant Teacher in the state of Colorado, including training,
  experience, and background check requirements
• Experience as a lead infant teacher at a large child care center in the state of Colorado
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings (open houses, family-teacher conferences, seasonal holiday celebrations, etc.) We pinky promise to make these as rare as possible
• A
  Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  with a major area of study in early childhood education, elementary
  education, special education, family and child development, or child
  psychology

And here are some of the philosophies and
lifestyle choices we share with our educators that make Thrive a special
place to learn and grow:

• A love of nature and spending time outdoors in all weather
• Dedication to play-based learning
• Experience, training, and/or knowledge of Reggio Emilia educational practices and philosophies
• A
  special talent, skill, or hobby (artistic, multi-lingual, play an
  instrument, sing, puppetry, storytelling, woodworking, knitting,
  cooking, gardening etc.) that you would enjoy sharing with the children
  and fellow teachers. We take the “play” part very seriously.

The Responsibilities Part

As
a lead infant teacher you will work closely with the program director
and the rest of our incredible teaching and support staff.

Your responsibilities to the children will be…

• Oversee
  the development and implementation of inquiry-based curriculum,
  documentation, and work projects of children in accordance with our
  guiding educational philosophy.
• Cultivate a learning
  environment that nurtures intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and
  character development, and is responsive to the diverse needs and
  learning styles of all children
• Plan activities for
  children with special needs, with training and technical assistance from
  disabilities and mental health specialists; implement individual
  education plans, behavior management plans, and/or individualized
  services or activities as outlined
• Establish and enforce classroom rules for behavior, and procedures to maintain safety and order
• Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and developmental screenings of students

Your responsibilities to the parents will be…

• Support
  families as partners in their child’s learning by: maintaining an open,
  friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family;
  providing regular and frequent communication about their child’s
  progress; responding to child and family needs in a timely manner;
  creating opportunities for family involvement in the classroom;
  encouraging family participation; and conducting family-teacher
  conferences

Your responsibilities to the school and your fellow educators will be…

• Contribute
  to the development, implementation, and review of school-wide policies,
  procedures, and activities in conjunction with the program director, as
  appropriate
• Train and supervise assistant teaching staff in conjunction with program director
• Plan for equipment and supply needs in conjunction with assistant teachers and other program staff (using the budget provided by the school, we don’t believe in educators paying for supplies out of their own pockets)
• Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled
• Perform
  other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the program director to
  create an incredible educational environment for the children and
  families

The Goodbye Part

If you’re interested
in providing a brighter future for our children, please reach out and
tell why you'd be a great part of our team! We will be interviewing
candidates as quickly as possible, for immediately available positions.
Any questions? Of course, go ahead and ask. That’s what we’re here for.
That’s what we’re all here for: to question.

Sincerely,

Katie O'Connell

Director, Thrive Reunion

Job Type: Full-time