Timberline Learning Center is a Reggio Inspired Early Learning Program in Breckenridge Colorado. We are hiring a Preschool Mentor Teacher to guide and support the growth and development within our preschool classroom and partner with dedicated teammates. When you join our warm and welcoming organization, that is dedicated to supporting and nurturing young children in a creative and collaborative environment, you will feel encouraged and supported in your work. Timberline Learning Center cares for children ages six weeks to six years with incredible ratios, a strong team, and an inspiring approach that embraces an Emergent Curriculum. We believe in building community within our school while partnering with the many wonderful organizations and opportunities in our outside community. Some of the primary responsibilities will include: building strong partnerships with colleagues and families, recognizing and nurturing the many competencies of your students, embracing the natural world and utilizing open ended materials within the classroom. Our mentor teachers embrace the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning to support students, their families, and co-teachers.
Communicate in a positive and meaningful manner with children, parents, families, and colleagues
Model teaching that honors the rights of the children
Delegate and participate in classroom caretaking
Provide in classroom support and training for co-teachers and develop specific and measurable goals for individual co-teachers and team as a whole
Provide coaching and support to co-teachers to empower their teaching skills and professional growth as educators;
Develop competency in use of ASQ III and ASQ SE as valuable classroom tools
Ensure that communication occurs within team
Guide Team Planning; and provide guidance to team on intentional individual planning
Meet with families on regular basis to share and receive insight on students
Achieve the Colorado Shines Early Childhood Professional Level 3 Credential within 6 months of employment
Available to work full-time
Demonstrate flexibility in teaching practice.
Secured housing in Summit County or surrounding areas.
Clear full background check.
Ability to work well and effectively communicate with others.
Effective time management
Willingness to further understanding of philosophy and curriculum.
Patience, warmth, and kindness.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the TLC employee handbook and classroom orientation
ECE bachelors degree, Reggio Emilia coursework, Colorado Shines Credential
