_Lead Infant Supervisor_

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. We seek qualified *Preschool Teachers* to care for and enrich young children from AGE 6 WEEKS to 3 YEARS. We are looking for exceptional persons to join our supportive team; responsible leaders who are friendly, enthusiastic, and respectful and who want to be engaged in creating a safe, healthy environment to teach and stimulate the young minds in their care. Diligent teachers ready to use their education and skills to contribute to a positive environment for children, families and teachers to thrive. Ofcourse, our teachers must have a great love and patience for children!

Qualifications needed include strong grasp of Colorado Rules & Regulations, competency in appropriate classroom and child behavior management, knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, as well as the ability to engage children and earn their trust and attention. *Must be responsible and vigilant in closely supervising young children*.

*Job Responsibilities Include:*

* *Active, close supervision of the children at all times* * Develop a developmentally appropriate and creative program suitable for preschool children * Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children * Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem * Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments * Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a developmentally appropriate curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) * Organize nap and snack hours and *supervise children to* *ensure they are safe* *at all times* * Track children’s progress and report to parents and supervisors * Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche * Collaborate with other educators * Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards * Additional job responsibilities to be more specifically outlined during hire process

*Requirements: Skills & Education/Credentials*

* Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher * Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods * Well versed in safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms * Vigilant & responsible to closely SUPERVISE young children * Excellent communication and instructional skills * Ability to act as mediator between children * *Cool-tempered, friendly and RELIABLE* * Respectful & professional attitude at all times with co-workers and supervisors * Some lifting of children may be required (up to 45 lbs.) and must be flexible/mobile for bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, sitting on floors, walking * Knowledge of childhood illnesses/symptomology and be able to take action * All State of Colorado Childcare credentials to act as a Lead Teacher * Certification in child CPR & 1st Aid a plus * CDA or AA/ BSc/BA in Early Childhood Education or relevant field is preferred. * Background clearance with the State of Colorado and Child Care Licensing is a prerequisite to employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person