Associate Teacher

Hours of Work:

Monday

• Friday 7:30 am
• 4:30 pm.

Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled. Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, benefited Classified 4 level position.

Starting salary range:

$16.59

• $18.75/hourly, depending upon experience. Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents Tuition Reimbursement 15
• 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days Three Paid Personal Days Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Generous Retirement Benefits
• 14.

62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Onsite Childcare Center Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Teacher, Children's Discovery Center position is a full-time benefited position. The Associate Teacher supports the Teacher in providing a high-quality educational experience that promotes the holistic development of children. The Associate Teacher contributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom activities, helping children achieve developmental milestones. The focus of this role is to assist in achieving key outcomes related to childcare, child development, classroom management, and family engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.

Assist with maintaining active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children by providing constant oversight in all settings—classroom, playground, and during walks—while fostering trust with families and creating a secure environment to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries. Conducting head counts regularly and frequently, especially when changing locations. Positioning self for optimal visibility, in strategic locations to maintain sightlines and cover all areas of the classroom or playground. Actively engaging with the children, maintaining proximity to monitor behavior and identifying potential risks early. Responding to incidents, accidents, and other safety concerns promptly. Clearly establishing, teaching, and reinforcing safety rules, expectations, and boundaries with the children. Aid in supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through developmentally appropriate activities and lessons, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning. Assisting with maintaining an organized, clean classroom that fosters physical and cognitive exploration, while guiding children in problem solving, sharing, and emotional expression. Collaborating with the Teacher to plan and prepare daily lessons that align with children's developmental stages, while gathering materials that support diverse learning styles and needs. Facilitating small group activities to promote social skills and teamwork, while offering individualized support to meet children's developmental goals. Observing and documenting children's developmental growth and sharing insights with the Teacher to inform future planning and individualized support. Assist with conducting formal screenings and assessments to assess children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, identifying areas where additional support is needed, to individualize plans and help children meet or exceed developmental milestones. Collaborating with the Teacher to establish age-appropriate goals for each child and tracking progress to ensure they are meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Encouraging positive behaviors and self-regulation through positive reinforcement. Helping the children apply learned techniques to help them manage their emotions, make thoughtful decisions, and solve problems independently. Assist the Teacher to ensure families are well-informed about their children's progress by maintaining effective communication, fostering active participation in their child's learning through regular updates, conferences, and opportunities for classroom involvement. Assist in keeping families informed about what the children are learning in class, as well as other pertinent information. Engaging in ongoing communication at both drop off and pick up times, as well as throughout the day using the Procare App. Assist in scheduling and preparing for parent-teacher conferences, gathering materials and offering insights to support discussions on the child's development. Collaborating with the Teacher to promptly respond to family inquiries through various communication methods, offering clear information on classroom goals, children's needs, and interventions. Creating a welcoming environment and encouraging families to join activities and events in the classroom and/or center. Ensure the facility meets high educational standards, supports continuous improvement, and retains NAEYC accreditation by managing and updating accreditation portfolios. Achieve full compliance with center standards and align with state early learning guidelines and regulations. Collaborating with Teachers and administrators to prepare for accreditation site visits. Supporting continuous improvement by identifying areas for growth in your classroom. Maintaining compliance with state guidelines by staying updated on regulations, aligning center policies and curriculum with state standards. Enhance professional development by contributing to staff training sessions, ensuring staff are equipped with current knowledge and skills, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Attending and actively participating in LCCC In-Service and CDC Staff meetings. Demonstrating growth in teaching skills and engaging in annual professional development. Completing 15 approved training hours annually (in addition to staff development day trainings) to stay current on best practices. Setting clear, measurable annual professional development goals with administrators, and regularly reviewing their progress toward achieving these goals. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Education and Training

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Office Procedures
• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic. Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job.

Please specify:

NAEYC, DFS

Licensing Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins. Skills Active Learning

• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening
• giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Communication
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly. Computer Software
• proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks. Conflict Management
• Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements. Critical Thinking
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics. Learning Strategies
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Organization
• Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently. Records Management
• Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information. Social Perceptiveness
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Teamwork and Collaboration
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment. Time Management
• Managing one's own time and the time of others. Abilities Attention to Detail
• The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation. Communication
• The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. Originality
• The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. Professionalism
• Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times. Response Orientation
• The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). Time Sharing
• The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information. Visualization
• The ability to imagine how something will look after it Is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

NOTE:

This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university, OR completion of at least 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education fundamental coursework with current enrollment in a related degree program. Must meet requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation criteria including but not limited to background check, tuberculosis risk assessment, and current proficiency or willingness to obtain proficiency in Infant/Child CPR and first aid.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field of study from an accredited college or university. 2-4 years of instruction in early childhood education. If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies.

Please contact:

Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144, NDS@lccc.wy.edu . Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov . Updated 6/2025.

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