Associate 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. We are an inclusive setting and value diversity.

Position Summary

The Associate Teacher is a critical team member for the inclusive classroom. The Associate Teacher will assist in 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 assistance as a member of the teaching team in the planning, organization, implementation and delivery of program services based on the mission and philosophy of the center. The incumbent will assist in the development of a classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and family communication. The Associate Teacher will direct the development and implementation of the classroom environment, curriculum, and family communication in the absence of the Lead Teacher and will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

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
• Digital literacy skills
• Ability to creatively think about activities that would interest children
• Professionalism

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent credits in ECE, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology.
• Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System) immediately following hire
• One (1) or more years of experience working with children.
• Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in ECE or related field.
• Early Childhood Professional Credential ECPD 3.0 through Colorado PDIS (Professional Development Informational System)
• Two (2) or more years of 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 early learning center/school 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, 7:45am-5:15pm. Evening and Weekends as required

Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled. 

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 6.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $46,000-$52,000.

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