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Infant/Toddler Float Teacher — Summit Early Learning Center Summit Early Learning Center in Durango, CO is looking for a warm, dependable, and flexible Infant/Toddler Float Teacher to join our team!

Pay:

$16.00-$20.00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. This position is a great fit for someone who loves working with young children and enjoys being an important support to multiple classrooms throughout the day. You will help provide breaks for teachers, float between our infant and toddler classrooms as needed, and help close our infant classroom at the end of the day. What You'll Do Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants and toddlers Float between infant and toddler classrooms based on classroom needs Help provide staff breaks throughout the day Support teachers with daily routines, activities, and classroom responsibilities Assist with feeding, diapering, comforting, and other daily care needs Build positive and trusting relationships with children Help maintain safe, clean, organized, and engaging classrooms Assist with closing the infant classroom each afternoon Work collaboratively with teachers and step in wherever support is needed Communicate positively and professionally with families and coworkers Follow Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing regulations and center policies Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Warm, patient, dependable, and caring Comfortable working with both infants and toddlers Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed A strong team player with a positive attitude Able to build meaningful relationships with children Comfortable with a busy, active classroom environment Eager to learn and grow professionally Reliable and committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children Qualifications Previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers is strongly preferred Must meet Colorado Department of Early Childhood requirements or be willing to work toward the appropriate qualifications Ability to lift children, sit and play on the floor, and actively participate throughout the day Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Commitment to providing safe, responsive, and nurturing care Benefits & Perks $16.00-$20.00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications 75% childcare tuition discount for employees Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement benefits for full-time employees after one year Annual self-care allowance Ongoing professional development and support with Colorado Shines qualifications A supportive, collaborative team environment At Summit Early Learning Center, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued, and known . We are looking for someone who brings kindness, patience, flexibility, and a genuine heart for children to work each day. If you're looking for a position where you can make a difference while being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your resume to shanti@summitdurango.org

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred) Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred) Early childhood education credential (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person