Lead Preschool Facilitator

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Location:

Silverton Family Learning Center | Silverton, Colorado

Start Date: January 6, 2025

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Physical Environment:

To assist in the maintenance of the physical environment so that it conforms to the standards set by the Colorado Department of Human Services licensing for a Large Child Care Center
To assist in the operation of a center that provides for safety, well-being, and optimal growth
Sees the environment as the third teacher
Helps to create beautiful spaces

Planning, Preparation, and Instruction:

Establish a positive classroom environment in which all involved areas (classroom environment, fellow staff, and students) are treated with respect
Model positive conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies
Create a learning environment that supports the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Design and implement lessons and activities that meet the needs of each child
Work with children with various abilities and needs
Use various assessment tools to measure growth
Reflect and revise teaching practices
Document daily learning

Family Partnerships

Establish a positive relationship with families
Maintain daily communication with families
Facilitate parent/teacher conferences

Teaching Team

Attend regular staff meetings an in-service trainings
Collaborate with other teachers to plan and carry out projects when appropriate
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education (15 hours per year, minimum)

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Employees/candidates for a Classroom Teacher must have one of the following:

A two-year associate’s degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
OR
A four-year degree with Early Childhood Education classwork preferred
OR
One full-time year (1,820 hours) of satisfactory work experience in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, supervising 4+ children under the age of 6 years old who are not related to the individual
OR
Current certification as a Child Development Associate or certified Child Care Professional or other Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) approved credential

SFLC is willing to assist the right candidate in obtaining the above qualifications within the first two years of employment.

Preferred candidates for Lead Classroom Teacher will demonstrate the ability to:

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all families and teachers
Follow licensing rules and regulations
Help in the implementation of dynamic, developmentally appropriate curricula
Be a collaborator and inspiration to the program team
Help with classroom and environmental designs
Help with child-centered community events, parent check-ins, discovery nights, and fundraisers
Be a responsive professional
Have a warm rapport with co-workers and teachers
A desire to learn, evolve, and lead within the context of an integral, growing, and learning community
A commitment to child-centered learning
Caring and respectful relationships among children, teachers, and families
An understanding of the essential role of the environment and materials in the creation and expression of children’s thinking and understanding of their world
Collaborative and team-oriented work ethic
Strategic, flexible, and creative thinking
Strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Enthusiastic about being a part of a growing, vibrant school
Reflective thinking, empathy, and compassion
Sense of wonder and humor

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are dependent on schedule, experience, and fit;
The starting Salary for a full-time lead teacher is = $35,714

Childcare/tuition fee waivers
Schedule following the public school schedule, with 5 weeks paid time off included worked into salary.
5 additional PTO days to be used at your discretion
Retirement plan access
Option to buy into medical, dental, vision plan

Application Procedures

Email a letter of interest and resume to info@sflc.co C/O Sara Mordecai.

Program Description

The Silverton Family Learning Center’s mission is to guide students to reach their creative, intellectual, social, and physical potential. We value the imagination and curiosity of children and respect childhood as an integral part of life. Our teachers challenge students to question, to think, to collaborate, and to act with integrity. Our school works in partnership with families to teach personal and social responsibility and to create a community that honors diversity and our common humanity. SFLC inspires students and community members to be lifelong learners with the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world.

We are a Reggio-inspired program celebrating our 20th year serving children and families in our community! We have a state-of-the-art facility built specifically for the youngest citizens of Silverton, San Juan County. SFLC is the only licensed childcare facility in our county and is a dedicated community partner that is fully inclusive.

Silverton is a remote mountain town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains sitting at and elevation of 9318′. Learn more about our small mountain community at https://www.silvertoncolorado.com.

Contact Info

Sara Mordecai
Executive Director
info@sflc.co

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