TEACHER (Primary)
Company: Family Star Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Family Star is currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher
for our Primary classroom at one of our Denver locations. If you
want to make a difference in the lives of some of Denver's most
vulnerable population, Family Star is the place for you! Major
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:I. INTERACTIONS
WITH CHILDREN--- Interact with children in an open, honest, and
loving manner, always with dignity and respect.--- Be consistent:
do what you say and say what you do.--- Trust that children are
able to do things by themselves.--- Be aware of the child's
concentration and avoid disturbing it at all costs.--- Consider
children's individual learning in relationship to their
temperament, development, cultural and socio-economic
background.II. INTERACTIONS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES---
Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in
our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support
family participation in program activities.--- Communicate daily
with parents regarding progress, interactions, and incidents.---
Understand when to answer inquiries and when to refer them to
another team member.--- Work collaboratively with families to meet
children's needs.--- Participate in family nights, conferences, and
home visits as needed.--- Participate in community and public
relation events as needed.III. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT--- Calmly and
efficiently assist in maintaining a safe and prepared environment
for the children.--- Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied
and in good repair.--- Follow all health and safety procedures.---
Ensure children are supervised at all times.--- Assist in preparing
and maintaining classroom Montessori materials.--- Follow CACFP
guidelines while sharing the responsibility of food preparation.---
Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom
teammates.--- Work closely with sister classroom to share
responsibilities.--- Be flexible to assist in other classrooms as
needed.--- Sustain the team, the environment, and the classroom
paperwork in the absence of the Lead Teacher.--- Consistently
complete and maintain pertinent child-related paperwork in a timely
manner.--- Complete opening or closing responsibilities based on
the schedule of the position.--- Follow all Family Star policies
and procedures.--- Other Duties as assigned.IV. PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT--- Participate in the continuous and creative process
to meet individual and program goals through training and
professional development.--- Participate in recommended training
programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff
meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.---
Collaborate with Supervisor to develop and implement professional
development plan and goals. --- Must have a minimum of a high
school diploma or a GED.--- Must have experience working with
children ages 3-6 in a Montessori setting.--- Must have Montessori
(AMI) certification--- Must meet state licensing group leader
qualifications at time of hire.--- Must have a current CDA or the
equivalent or obtain a CDA within one (1) year of date of hire.---
2-4 years of teaching experience with children ages 0-6 (may be
combined with other qualifications.)--- Must be motivated and able
to work independently as well as part of a team.--- Must
demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer
service.--- Must have oral and written proficiency in the English
language.--- Must be able to work the hours of the position based
on the organization's needs.--- Must have current Infant/Child CPR,
First Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within
the initial review period.--- Must complete clearance of a
background check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test.
Desired Qualifications/Skills/Licenses/Certifications:* Advanced
degree in Early Childhood Education, Center Director qualifications
or equivalent.* Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head
Start setting.* Experience working with children and families of
diverse populations.About Family StarFamily Star Montessori School
has provided a transformative early childhood education for over 25
years. Just one of a handful of institutions across the country
that is both a Montessori school and an Early Head Start/Head Start
agency, Family Star fosters holistic programming to children and
families.Family Star's unique nonprofit program operates from two
locations in the heart of beautiful Denver, Colorado. Its
Montessori program, aligned with the principles and practices of
the Association Montessori Internationale, is committed to
supporting children and families of all backgrounds and abilities
in a language-rich, family-focused, economically diverse
environment. With 80% of children and families living below the
federal poverty level, the program serves infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers from infancy to age six in a year-round, full-day
Montessori and Early Head Start/Head Start
setting.PI31350960-25660-bf601cea994d
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