Early Childhood Lead Regional Substitute Teacher

Early Childhood Cross-School Regional Substitute Teacher

The Intro Part

Hello!
My name is Bethanne, and I’m the Area Manager for Thrive, a group of
play-based learning preschools located in the greater Denver, Colorado
area. We’re looking for enthusiastic, explorative ECE Lead Substitute
teachers that are interested in working across multiple schools in the
Denver metro area 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 lead substitute teachers for an hourly position
starting at $22.41 – $24.65 per hour, based on your qualifications.
We’re looking for teachers for this role who can flexibly support
multiple of our schools in the Denver Metro area and are hoping to work
30+ hours per week. This position requires Colorado State lead early
childhood teacher qualifications (Colorado Shines PDIS 3.0 Level II or
higher).

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:

• 8 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)
• Up to 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 if you work full time.
• 401(k) plans with employer contribution matching

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 as a lead 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 and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible in which school you work
• Intentional and reflective in professional practices
• Meets
  or exceeds minimum qualifications for employment as an Early Childhood
  Lead Teacher in the state of Colorado, including training, experience,
  and background check requirements
• Experience as a lead teacher at a large child care center in the state of Colorado

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 substitute teacher you will work closely with the Area Manager
(that’s me, Bethanne!) and the rest of our incredible administration,
teaching, and support staff.

Your responsibilities to the children will be…

· Assist the
lead teachers in 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

· Enforce classroom rules for behavior, and procedures to maintain safety and order

· Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation of students’ learning experiences

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;
responding to child and family needs in a timely manner; creating
opportunities for family involvement in the classroom; and encouraging
family participation

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

· Schedule with the Area Manager when and where you’re needed across our different schools.

· Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled

· Perform other
tasks and duties as deemed necessary by the Area Manager 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,

Bethanne Rodriguez

Area Manager, Thrive Preschool