Preschool Teacher - Floater - Dillon, CO

Summary

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher plays an important role in supporting a nurturing, joyful, and well-organized classroom environment. This position works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to assist with curriculum implementation, daily routines, and classroom organization to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to learn. 

Assistant Teachers have an understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and use this knowledge to support engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They help foster a warm, stimulating atmosphere where toddlers are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop independence. 

Strong communication and teamwork are central to this role. Assistant Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, follow the guidance of the Lead Teacher, and partner with families to support each child’s success. 

Duties

• Support the lead teacher by modeling best practices, assisting team members, and contributing to a positive, collaborative classroom environment to ensure consistent implementation of routines and safety practices. 
• Assist in implementing engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and support their social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. 
• Observe, document, and assess development under the guidance of the lead teacher. 
• Perform daily caregiving routines including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines. 
• Help build partnerships with families by communicating daily updates, supporting progress tracking, and assisting with parent–teacher interactions as directed by the lead teacher. 
• Assist in maintaining daily classroom operations that meet Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements. 
• Contribute to a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by supporting hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security standards. 
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, willingly adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program. 
• Maintain an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account, ensuring all required trainings, credentials, and documentation are current and in compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements. 
• Actively pursue 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year and maintain a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement. 

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete)
• Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year
• High energy
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check
• Must pass health screening

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/sick leave
• IRA matching
• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Salary supplements