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 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 applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.