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The Learning Experience - Fort Collins

Early Childhood Educator

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$37,664 / year median in Colorado

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
401(k) Competitive salary Free uniforms Full job description Lead Teachers and Aids at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities. Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead an infant classroom, partnering with other lead teachers Coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback. Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions. Support your center's success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement. Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be qualified, or seeking Early Childhood Educator Qualifications, as required and established by the state of Colorado 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least six months of professional teaching experience required. Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). CPR and First Aide certification Candidates must have cleared FBI/CBI/Trails background checks Strong written and spoken communication skills In addition to competitive compensation, we offer: Flexible work schedules CPR/First aid training Continued professional development opportunities Community outreach activities Retirement Family and Medical Leave Insurance Medical, dental and vision insurance
Notice:
The Learning Experience's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.