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Early Learning Center Assistant Director Job Details Job Type Full-time Arvada, CO Description Position Summary: Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an assistant director (AD) who is responsible for supporting the leading of the Early Learning Center (ELC) for Hope House Colorado. The AD is responsible for supervising and leading staff and assisting the director of childhood education (DCE) in building a culture that exemplifies Hope House Core Values, implementation of programming that aligns with our educational philosophy and principles, running the summer program, managing parent communication, and ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing and Colorado Shines standards. Looking to hire in June for an August 19th first day of school. What you’ll be doing: Provide supervision for operations assistant, summer camp staff, ELC teachers and ELC assistant teachers Oversee daily operations of the ELC in partnership with DCE, including programming, staff and quality of care Lead classroom scheduling, coverage and support to ensure child/staff ratio for all classrooms and compliance with childcare regulations Maintain accurate teacher and child records needed for licensing and Colorado Shines Assist the DCE in ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing standards and state and federal laws to maintain license, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and local fire department regulations Lead and implement professional learning, lesson planning, classroom fidelity checks, and coaching for Creative Curriculum, Orange (Bible) Curriculum and Social-Emotional strategies as appropriate Lead and implement Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment System professional learning, assessment schedule, management of TS Gold System, teaching coaching to utilize data to make decisions to increase child outcomes Direct annual professional learning for ELC (required and based on needs of ELC), including identifying needs, scheduling, budgeting and managing presenters Assist the DCE in the compliance and quality of the ELC to reach and maintain a Colorado Shine 5-star rating (learning environment, leadership management and administrative plans, family engagement and child health program) Promoting   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if… You are larger center certified (required) You possess Infant Nursery Program Supervisor credential or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (required) You have experience in early childhood setting serving infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers (required) You have two years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing staff (required) You are familiar with ELC licensing regulations (required) You are knowledgeable of early childhood education, child development principles and practices, and early intervention best practices (preferred) You have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum (preferred) You have knowledge and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents (preferred) Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range $50,000 - $62,000 Benefits Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays : HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor. Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline September 30, 2024

Early Learning Center Preschool Teacher Job Details Job Type Full-time Arvada, CO Description Position Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand-new, beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact. A preschool teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers.[DS1] As a preschool teacher, you will work within a team to support children across all developmental domains by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The preschool teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for maintaining the classroom and building safety and appearance. Teachers are responsible for continuing to develop professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood education. What you will be doing: Build a positive, trusting and working relationship with each child and family through daily communication in a warm, approachable and supportive manner Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques Provide individualized care for children to ensure children’s health and safety Provide daily activities based on a child’s needs and interests that stimulate learning in all areas of child development to include physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children Plan and implement engaging, fun and developmentally appropriate daily lessons using the Creative Curriculum, providing individualized support for children to meet developmental milestones across all learning domains Plan, prepare and implement daily Orange Curriculum to foster the spiritual development of each child, including sending weekly parent cue cards home to support family engagement Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, and share frequent updates with parents Works in collaboration with leadership team and early intervention professionals to provide parents with referrals to early intervention services for their child when necessary Positively interacts with classroom volunteers Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Regulations, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations that govern child care facilities Promotes   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if … Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 36 college credit hours in early childhood education or related field (preferred) OR… Meet Colorado State Child Care Licensing educational qualification standards (required) You have a PDIS Level 3 Credential (required) Experience working with children ages infancy through five, including lesson planning (required) Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there. Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, with great benefits, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range: $21.50-24.85/hour depending on education and experience Hours: This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is eight hours per day between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits: HHC benefits are available to employees who consistently work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Benefits offered are subject to change at HHC's sole discretion. Health Benefits:   Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA:   Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation:   Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays:   HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Hourly employees who work on actual holidays will be paid time and one-half. In addition, the ELC is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sick Leave:   HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher Job Details Job Type Full-time Arvada, CO Description Position Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand new beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning assistant teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make the HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact. The assistant teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers.[DS1] The assistant teacher will work within a team to support children across all developmental areas by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The assistant teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for classroom safety and appearance. Assistant teachers are assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios. What you will be doing: Model appropriate teacher/child interactions; assist with the implementation of effective child guidance techniques; define and communicate appropriate limits and boundaries for children to ensure safety and smooth transitions between daily activities Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness. Support the teacher as assigned with daily activities, preparing curriculum, assisting with supervision of children in the classroom and at recess Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by being assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios while teachers take breaks and lunch. Maintain a clean classroom environment; wash and disinfect tables after snacks/meals, art projects and other classroom activities throughout the day; ensure the health and safety of the learning environment Perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher to support the learning of children Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness Attend staff meetings as assigned Participate in and align to Colorado Shines Rating process to include ongoing training and coaching Positively interacts within the team of staff and volunteers Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education Promote   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships. We want to hear from you if… You have done early childhood coursework, CDA or degree, or in process of obtaining (Preferred), OR… You are a teacher assistant: minimum of CDA (not expired), OR… Staff aide or on-call substitute teacher: high school diploma or GED; experience working with young children preferred, OR… Floating teacher: PDIS level II or qualified as an early childhood teacher (completed 101 or 103 and another ECE class) At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare or preschool setting (preferred) Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there. Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, with great benefits, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range: $18.50-$20/hour, depending on experience Hours: This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Benefits: HHC benefits are available to employees who consistently work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Benefits offered are subject to change at HHC's sole discretion. Health Benefits:   Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA:   Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation:   Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays:   HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Hourly employees who work on actual holidays will be paid time and one-half. In addition, the ELC is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sick Leave:   HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness. Job Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

Early Learning Center Infant Teacher Job Details Job Type Full-time Arvada, CO Description Position Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand-new, beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for Children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact. An infant teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers. As an infant teacher, you will work within a team to support children across all developmental domains by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The infant teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for maintaining the classroom and building safety and appearance. Teachers are responsible for continuing to develop professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood education. What you will be doing: Build a positive, trusting and working relationship with each child and family through daily communication in a warm, approachable and supportive manner Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques Provide individualized care for children to ensure children’s health and safety Provide daily activities based on a child’s needs and interests that stimulate learning in all areas of child development to include physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children Plan and implement engaging, fun and developmentally appropriate daily lessons using the Creative Curriculum, providing individualized support for children to meet developmental milestones across all learning domains Plan, prepare and implement daily Orange Curriculum to foster the spiritual development of each child, including sending weekly parent cue cards home to support family engagement Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, and share frequent updates with parents Works in collaboration with leadership team and early intervention professionals to provide parents with referrals to early intervention services for their child when necessary Positively interacts with classroom volunteers Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Regulations, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations that govern child care facilities Promote   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if… Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 36 college credit hours in early childhood education or related field (preferred) OR… Meet Colorado State Child Care Licensing educational qualification standards (required) You have a PDIS Level 3 Credential (required) You have a Infant Nursery Supervisor Credential (required), or willing to obtain within six months of hire You are able to properly lift infants and young toddlers into and out of a crib (required) Experience working with children ages infancy through five, including lesson planning (required) Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there. Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, with great benefits, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range: $21.50-24.85/hour depending on education and experience Hours: This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is eight hours per day between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits: HHC benefits are available to employees who consistently work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Benefits offered are subject to change at HHC's sole discretion. Health Benefits:   Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA:   Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation:   Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays:   HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Hourly employees who work on actual holidays will be paid time and one-half. In addition, the ELC is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sick Leave:   HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

Early Learning Center Toddler Teacher Job Details Job Type Full-time Arvada, CO Description Position Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand-new, beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make the HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact. The toddler teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers. As a toddler teacher, you will work within a team to support children across all developmental domains by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The toddler teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for maintaining the classroom and building safety and appearance. Teachers are responsible for continuing to develop professional techniques and skills that promote quality early childhood education. What you will be doing: Build a positive, trusting and working relationship with each child and family through daily communication in a warm, approachable and supportive manner Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques Provide individualized care for children to ensure children’s health and safety Provide daily activities based on a child’s needs and interests that stimulate learning in all areas of child development to include physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children Plan and implement engaging, fun and developmentally appropriate daily lessons using the Creative Curriculum, providing individualized support for children to meet developmental milestones across all learning domains Plan, prepare and implement daily Orange Curriculum to foster the spiritual development of each child, including sending weekly parent cue cards home to support family engagement Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, and share frequent updates with parents Works in collaboration with leadership team and early intervention professionals to provide parents with referrals to early intervention services for their child when necessary Positively interacts with classroom volunteers Participate in on-site, ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Regulations, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations that govern Childcare facilities Promote   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   throughout the organization and external relationships We want to hear from you if… Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 36 college credit hours in early childhood education or related field (Preferred) OR… Meet Colorado State Child Care Licensing educational qualification standards (required) You have a PDIS Level 3 Credential (required) You have an Infant Nursery Supervisor Credential (required), or willing to obtain within six months of hire You can properly lift infants and young toddlers into and out of a crib (required) Experience working with children ages infancy through five, including lesson planning (required) Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there. Who we are: Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, with great benefits, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day! Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy: In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential. Salary Range: $21.50-24.85/hour depending on education and experience Hours: This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is eight hours per day between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits: HHC benefits are available to employees who consistently work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Benefits offered are subject to change at HHC's sole discretion. Health Benefits:   Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA:   Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation:   Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays:   HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Hourly employees who work on actual holidays will be paid time and one-half. In addition, the ELC is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sick Leave:   HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

This is a full-time Monday-Friday on-site position and the general range is $16-$18 per hour with full benefits (below). A bilingual candidate is preferred who can speak both English and Spanish. The Young Learners Childcare Center (YLCC) is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of the Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The YLCC is available when students are studying on-site or are in class, and will serve children up to age 12.  The Young Learners Childcare Manager ensures the safe and caring management of all the children entrusted to the center, as well as the part-time staff, and other qualified participants.  Duties involve hiring, training, coaching, and assisting with monitoring children in the center, setting schedules, and developing learning opportunities for the children while in our care.  Keeps parents informed of policies and procedures at the center as well as provides effective resolution for any conflicts that should arise.                          Example Duties and Activities Creates curriculum, lesson plans, schedules, planned outings, and field trips. Steps in to facilitate hands-on interactive learning experiences working with students directly as needed. Completes daily safety audits to ensure health and safety compliance guidelines.  Creates and maintains a task list to achieve timely completion of audit items. Oversees the registration of students. Tracks, documents, and ensures accuracy of center’s files:  student attendance, snack usage, budget, ages, families served, etc. Orders and maintains all supplies for location. Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, and special events for the children.  Creates a monthly newsletter for parents. Coaches parents on how to create learning opportunities at home. Participates in regular Excel Center team meetings. Ensures all staff members have appropriate tools to effectively perform their duties, including updated training manuals, reference guides, and best practices procedures.  Provides in-service training for team members in areas such as new policies, procedures, and regulations. Evaluates the performance of staff members and recommends indicated action. Tracks attendant’s documents, attendance, and training. Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.  Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.  Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc. Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students. Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts. Required Competencies Degree and Credential Requirements - High school diploma or GED required.  Continuing education in child development, early childhood education, or related field is highly preferred.  Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain. Industry Expertise - Has worked in a childcare setting, ideally in a supervisory role. Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction. Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with students and parents in an impartial, unbiased yet effective, and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers. Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, and the internet. Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.   Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures Other Requirements Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Has the ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.  Minimum of 18 years of age Background Screening - The YLCC cares for some of our most vulnerable populations, children.  As a result, all candidates must pass a pre-employment background check. Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Continuing education and leadership development Comprehensive health plan Pay continuance during school break periods (spring, summer and fall) Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Life, dental and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability plans Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program Section 125 pre-tax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees.

Are you passionate about working with families and their children? Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Are you eager to collaborate with other staff to find innovative ways to guide children and support families? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our early learning community. We value collaboration and share a devotion to helping students achieve their academic and career goals. Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified  Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 . This is a 9.5 month, cyclic position in the Child and Family Studies Program as a member of the teaching team in one of our child centered classrooms. The Early Childhood Program Specialist 1  (ECPS1) works under the direction of the program supervisor and the general direction of the lead teaching staff will assist in implementing the inquiry based curriculum and routines of a toddler or preschool classroom. The ECPS1 engages with the children in the classroom, building trusting and respectful relationships with each child. ECPS1's contribute to the cycle of curriculum, following the curriculum set by the lead teacher, creating individualized observations and documentation while reflecting on children’s theories. On occasion or for short periods the ECPS1 may step in for lead teacher with support of another staff. The ECPS1 shares in the responsibility of maintaining the health and safety of the children and upholding the Department of Children, Youth and Families policies, protocols and procedures. They also support the classroom operations by facilitating the daily rituals and routines set by the lead teaching staff, classroom management, and guidance of children, staff and students. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. Position Responsibilities JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Supervise children at all times in developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors. Guide children in the daily schedule of routines such as choice time, rest time, meals, toileting, outdoor exploration, etc. Perform classroom management duties and assist with the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment. Model appropriate guidance techniques and communication skills. Be familiar with, implement and maintain the Washington State Licensing requirements. Maintain daily and weekly USDA, best practices and NAC/QRIS child and classroom practices, observations and paperwork. Consistent attendance to support continuity of care required. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas: 30 hours in Early Childhood Education required. Valid Merit satisfactory background check and ongoing training hours current to align with accreditation. Valid certification in adult, infant and child CPR/First Aide and food handlers. Proof of Negative TB test and MMR immunization. Supplemental Information JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability and willingness to spend time sitting on the floor, getting down low to child's level.  Ability and willingness to lift 25-50 pounds.  Possess knowledge of appropriate techniques for diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet training.  Ability and willingness to be actively involved with children during activities. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds. The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.   This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.   WHAT WE OFFER: A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.   McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.    Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.   Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.   On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).  Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.   Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.  SALARY/BENEFITS:   Salary Range:  $2,740-$3,537/month (a mount to be prorated during scheduled breaks)   | Step B-M (commensurate with qualifications and experience) | Range: 30 | Code:  256A Successful candidates typically start at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases. Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver .   APPLICATION DEADLINE :   Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., October 23, 2023.     REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS: Clark College online application  Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process Please apply online at  www.clark.edu/jobs .  To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email   recruitment@clark.edu .   DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.   SECURITY The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or   security.requests@clark.edu . The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here:   http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php . ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES  Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.                 Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.   Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.  Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Gerald Gabbard, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317,   ggabbard@clark.edu , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.  This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.     Clark College Human Resources September 19, 2023 23-00067-2

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION This is a part-time position with no benefits. Position Overview   The Nature Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for delivering the Wild Haven nature-based program for children ages 3-5 years at Carrie Murray Nature Center, a Baltimore City Recreation and Parks facility. This includes maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environment. Position includes professional development and on-going evaluation. On-going communication with families and caregivers is also essential. A Lead Teacher implements nature-based curriculum informed by developmentally appropriate practices as recognized by MSDE licensing and NAEYC standards. This includes observation and documentation of children's skills, interests, and growth as well as close collaboration with Wild Haven team to best meet all children's needs.   The position includes embodying a commitment to nature education and requires thoughtful planning for learning experiences (primarily outdoors) to prepare Baltimore’s youngest stewards for kindergarten.   You can learn more about the Wild Haven program at  www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org/wild-haven .   Knowledge:  A Lead Teacher should be familiar with child-led approaches and philosophies that support child-led learning environments, focusing especially on the nature pedagogy approach.  Minimum Qualifications  Certifications:  Lead teacher must possess current MSDE-required credential to teach in a licensed childcare setting. This includes the 90 hours for Infants and Toddlers (45-hour Child Growth and Development + 45-hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials), First Aid and Pediatric CPR credentials. Experience: Must also possess a minimum of 2 years working specifically with children ages 18 months – 3 years and/ or children 3-5 year-old in emergent, nature-based, outdoor preschool and/or play-based childcare setting. Traditional childcare or preschool background cannot always be a substitute for this requirement due to the highly specialized field of nature-based early childhood education.   Responsibilities:   Plans, creates, organizes, and cares for materials and activities directly related to nature-based curriculum. This also includes preparation of individual child portfolios of work and two annual progress letters that describe each child's progress as part of assessment. Collaborates to implement site-specific nature-based, emergent early childhood curriculum for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Implements best practices and policies for young children and families; provides intentional and responsive care to children in program through process of child-caregiver attachment theory Responsible for maintaining a safe indoor/outdoor environment that supports child-led, developmentally appropriate play and meets MSDE licensing requirements Communicates regularly with current families about the children’s progress and individual needs of children in order to ensure success of program Produces documents (written, photo and video) and manages materials (child artifacts and work samples) that document child learning Responsible for authentic assessment of children in program, to be shared in biannual conference reports and in parent-teacher conferences Responsible for collaboration with Wild Haven team and Carrie Murray Nature Center naturalists to ensure delegation of tasks as it relates to efficiency of class Implements and evaluates extended events for childcare and preschool families Other Duties: Maintains anecdotal evidence and observations to inform individual child’s assessment Assists in weekly email to families, updating them on group’s experiences and learning Cleans shared spaces including outdoor classroom, bathrooms, diapering areas, kitchen, outdoor classroom, bathrooms, etc.  Writes Daily Notes to be sent home with children, including information about care giving routines and daily explorations Selection Process:  Qualified candidates will be contacted, and an interview process will follow. Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.  If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Lucas Presta Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist via email at Lucas.Presta@baltimorecity.gov

Job Summary This position oversees the day-to-day operation of an early childhood multi-age classroom. Prepares age appropriate lessons and activities in compliance with accreditation and assessments. Positively demonstrates an interest in, concern for, and relates well to young children and their families. Acts as a Mentor/Evaluator for Hawkeye Community College Early Childhood Education students. Uses professional judgment independently and in collaboration with the Child Care Coordinator to maintain compliance with DHS regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, Iowa QRS, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start Standards as well as providing a high-quality preschool/child care program.   Essential Job Functions Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Models best practices in the classroom and demonstrates professionalism in the Child Development Center. Creates and maintains an enthusiastic, respectful, and positive work environment for children, staff, students, families, and faculty. Analyzes and resolves any problems that may arise with parents, staff, students or children and reports to Assistant Coordinator. Prepares monthly newsletters to parents. Creates and prepares daily reports for each child (preschool children). Prepares and conducts parent/teacher conferences and meetings with specialists when necessary. Supervises work study staff and assigns daily jobs and responsibilities within the classroom and the Center. Works closely with Early Childhood Education Program faculty to supervise, mentor, and evaluate Early Childhood Education student performance, requirements, and expectations. Teaches in an early childhood education classroom. Responsible for an organized and clean classroom. Works in conjunction with the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator designing a curriculum that supports center philosophy and meets children’s needs to maintain a high quality early education program. Prepares lessons and activities to meet each child’s development level. Responsible for observations/documentations/assessments of each child with an awareness of the child’s physical health, social/emotional and cognitive/development state. Works in collaboration with Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator in meeting QRS, NAEYC, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start criteria and standards. Maintains and updates NAEYC classroom portfolio. Prepares food for scheduled meals and curricular activities and maintains record keeping on Child and Adult Care Food Program forms. Works in collaboration with the Coordinator in overseeing the maintenance of the safety and cleanliness of the classroom. Performs other duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Must hold or have the ability to promptly obtain CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse, and Universal Precaution certificates within the first 3 months of employment. Ability to pass FBI criminal history check, Department of Human Services (DHS), and Child Abuse Registry record check. Demonstrated ability to lift 30-50 pounds from floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily. Demonstrated knowledge of day care licensing and early childhood education development requirements. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain customer confidence and protect operational integrity. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.   Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Knowledge and experience with young children ranging in ages from infants to five years old. Knowledge of Quality Rating System (QRS) criteria, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start Standards. Knowledge of Creative Curriculum philosophy and techniques.   Employment Status Full time position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; personal and sick leave; Tuition Reimbursement and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.   Working Conditions  Requires skills for succeeding in a classroom environment, using technology.  Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in a classroom setting.  Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.  During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.   Application Procedure Complete online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a resume, 3 references with a minimum of 1 being a past/current supervisor and a cover letter. Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.   Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices:  https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity .  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email  equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email:  OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .  If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.  

Job Summary This position oversees the day-to-day operation of an early childhood multi-age classroom. Prepares age appropriate lessons and activities in compliance with accreditation and assessments. Positively demonstrates an interest in, concern for, and relates well to young children and their families. Acts as a Mentor/Evaluator for Hawkeye Community College Early Childhood Education students. Uses professional judgment independently and in collaboration with the Child Care Coordinator to maintain compliance with DHS regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, Iowa QRS, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start Standards as well as providing a high-quality preschool/child care program.   Essential Job Functions Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Models best practices in the classroom and demonstrates professionalism in the Child Development Center. Creates and maintains an enthusiastic, respectful, and positive work environment for children, staff, students, families, and faculty. Analyzes and resolves any problems that may arise with parents, staff, students or children and reports to Assistant Coordinator. Prepares monthly newsletters to parents. Creates and prepares daily reports for each child (preschool children). Prepares and conducts parent/teacher conferences and meetings with specialists when necessary. Supervises work study staff and assigns daily jobs and responsibilities within the classroom and the Center. Works closely with Early Childhood Education Program faculty to supervise, mentor, and evaluate Early Childhood Education student performance, requirements, and expectations. Teaches in an early childhood education classroom. Responsible for an organized and clean classroom. Works in conjunction with the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator designing a curriculum that supports center philosophy and meets children’s needs to maintain a high quality early education program. Prepares lessons and activities to meet each child’s development level. Responsible for observations/documentations/assessments of each child with an awareness of the child’s physical health, social/emotional and cognitive/development state. Works in collaboration with Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator in meeting QRS, NAEYC, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start criteria and standards. Maintains and updates NAEYC classroom portfolio. Prepares food for scheduled meals and curricular activities and maintains record keeping on Child and Adult Care Food Program forms. Works in collaboration with the Coordinator in overseeing the maintenance of the safety and cleanliness of the classroom. Performs other duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Must hold or have the ability to promptly obtain CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse, and Universal Precaution certificates within the first 3 months of employment. Ability to pass FBI criminal history check, Department of Human Services (DHS), and Child Abuse Registry record check. Demonstrated ability to lift 30-50 pounds from floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily. Demonstrated knowledge of day care licensing and early childhood education development requirements. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain customer confidence and protect operational integrity. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.   Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Knowledge and experience with young children ranging in ages from infants to five years old. Knowledge of Quality Rating System (QRS) criteria, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, Shared Visions Preschool and Head Start Standards. Knowledge of Creative Curriculum philosophy and techniques.   Employment Status Full time position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; personal and sick leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.   Working Conditions  Requires skills for succeeding in a classroom environment, using technology.  Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in a classroom setting.  Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.  During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.   Application Procedure Complete online application at   hawkeyecollege.edu/employment   including a resume, 3 references with a minimum of 1 being a past/current supervisor and a cover letter. Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.   Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices:  https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity .  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email  equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email:  OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .  If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.