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Associate Teacher-March 2024
Denver
Mar 28, 2026
About Associate Teacher

  The Fisher Early Learning Center is one of the most distinctive earlychildhood learning centers in Colorado. As a part of the Morgridge College ofEducation at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to providea warm and loving environment that is specifically designed to delivercutting-edge and evidence-based programming for infants, toddlers, andpreschool-aged children. We are an inclusive setting and value diversity.

  Position Summary

  The Associate Teacher will assist in the development and implementation of theclassroom environment in the facilitation of the cognitive,social-emotional, physical, language, and communication development ofthe children within the program. The incumbent will support the development ofa classroom plan for curriculum, individual child planning, and familycommunication. It is the duty of the Associate Teacher to work incollaboration with fellow teachers and administrative staff to carry out allresponsibilities to the best of their ability and exercise their bestjudgement as they execute their duties.

  With updates to processes at the University of Denver this position will nolonger require reapplication on a yearly basis by current employees alreadyholding the role. Employment can be renewed yearly, but no longer requiresthe employee to reapply for the position unless otherwise told so.

  Essential Functions

  Curriculum & Planning

  Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum aligned withFisher's approach to early childhood education and specifically identifiedcurricula resources.Apply content from Fisher sponsored trainings and resources available on theR Drive to support implementation of curricula.Demonstrate knowledge of content and developmental areas by creatingexperiences that engage children in purposeful and meaningful learning relatedto key curriculum concepts.Inform curriculum and planning through use of the child assessment processand data.Documentation & Assessment

  Contribute to a progress monitoring system, using a strengths-basedapproach including child observation and assessment.Health and Safety

  Support the establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy environmentfor all children.Collaboration and Teaming

  Positively contribute to a professional and collaborative atmosphere in theclassroom and program as a whole.

  Engage in effective problem-solving, formal and informal communicationwith families, colleagues and community partners.Family

  Establish and maintain strong family partnerships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

  Ability to problem solveAbility to prioritize and multitaskStrong attention to detailStrong time management abilityStrong ability to work on a teamAbility to work with many different types of peopleOrganized and flexibleRequired Qualifications

  Associate's degree or equivalent credits in ECE, Elementary Education,Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology.

  1 or more years of experience working with children.Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment.Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.Preferred Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.

  2 or more years of classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited earlychildhood group setting.Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs.Working Environment

  Standard office environment.

  Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.Noise level is quiet to moderate.Physical Activities

  Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.

  Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capabilityof transporting objects up to 20 lbs.Work ScheduleApproximately 8 hours/day, Monday - Friday, between he hours of7:45am-5:15pm. Evening and weekends as required.

  Application Deadline

  This posting will serve several positions within Fisher Early Learning Centerand applications will be evaluated on a continual basis as roles becomeavailable.

  Special Instructions

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