Metropolitan State College of Denver

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Part-Time Early Family Literacy Program Lead ECE Teacher (PM flexible)

Denver, Colorado · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of mixed age preschool children (1-7 years old).
  • https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
  • To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Responsibilities

  • General childcare duties as well as knowledge of the Colorado rules and regulations for licensing is needed to maintain/provide high quality foundational care.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with young children, including a strong understanding of fundamental child development principles.
  • Attending professional development workshops/classes is required.
  • Must be able to scaffold lesson activities as developmentally appropriate per student's age.
  • CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification
  • Cultural awareness/ Practice culturally responsive teaching

Nice to have

  • ECE 101 & ECE 103 or Pyramid Plus (at minimum, additional ECE coursework preferred)
  • Pyramid plus & EQIT training and 3185 hours working with 4 + children under the age of 8
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Dari/Pashto/Farsi…)

Skills

  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional practices for a wide range mixed age group.
  • Ability to remain flexible with daily routines and schedules in order to recognize and respond to nurturing and teachable moments.
  • Thorough understanding of safety protocols, communicable disease prevention and control, and basic CPR and first aid procedures.
  • Physical and mental agility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate with families in a culturally responsive, equitable, and professional manner.
  • Ability to supervise volunteers and interns as needed, providing clear direction and delegating responsibilities professionally.

Compensation

  • Form strong and positive relationships with our families, which includes PACT (Parenting time) and conferences twice/Three times per year.

Benefits

  • Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.
  • For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
  • We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.

Company info

  • We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

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