Lead Teacher, Fisher Early Learning Center

The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive early childhood learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to deliver cutting-edge and evidence based programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. 

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher will direct the development and implementation of the classroom environment in the facilitation of the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development of the children within the program.

Essential Functions

This position will provide supervision and mentorship to teaching team members by modeling best practices in an inclusive setting based on the mission and philosophy of the center in coordination with directors. The incumbent will direct the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management ability
• Strong ability to work on a team
• Ability to work with many different types of people
• Organized and flexible

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience working with children
• Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System)
• Associates Degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology.
• Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in ECE or related field.
• 4 or more years classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited early childhood group setting
• Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs
• Experience working with children in an inclusive environment

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to get up and down from the floor for an extended period
• The ability to go on walks with a small group of students that could exceed over 20 minutes at a time
• Ability to push and pull a wagon or stroller with 4-6 children
• Ability to do light cleaning activities like washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables, walls, furniture, etc
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Rate:
The salary rate for this position is $53,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified