Positions: Early Childhood Teacher Assistants       

Rate: Hourly range $16.50 to $17.00 (depending on experience and position hired for)             

Location: Broomfield, CO

Status: Part-time and Full-time positions available

Apple Tree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is seeking to fill three teacher assistant positions with weekly hours ranging from 16.5 to 35. The teacher assistant works closely with a group of teachers to plan and execute a program to provide care for children that considers the: educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group of children, as well as the individual child. By providing a vast array of support to the classroom, the Teacher Assistant plays an integral role in the education of each child. We follow the Boulder Valley School District 9-month school calendar. Classes are in session from Labor Day through the end of May. We serve children ages 3 to 5.

Responsibilities:

• The teacher assistant is responsible for assisting children aged 3-5 years old.
• Tasks may include assisting the teacher with small group activities, being responsible for groups of children during recess periods, assisting the teacher in curriculum management, helping young children with self-care and other tasks, making copies, filing, and other administrative assignments. 
• Keep equipment and materials accessible and in good condition
• Become familiar with all health and safety polices including emergency procedures and protocol
• Attend and participate in related training opportunities as they become available
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Actively support school-wide projects, attending various activities and functions throughout the year
• Support the classroom teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 8-14 students
• Monitor and supervise classroom and outdoor activities to assure a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all children
• Serve as a substitute teacher for absent staff members if qualified as an ECE lead teacher
• Take responsibility for the classroom in the lead teacher’s absence if qualified as an ECE lead teacher
• Be comfortable implementing a Christian element to the daily curriculum
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will meet the requirements for Early Childhood Teacher, formerly G.L.Q, but is not required.
• Love working with children
• Be flexible and have a positive outlook
• Is organized and has good time management skills
• Willing to work in a team environment with other teachers
• Physical agility to stand, squat, sit on the floor, and walk throughout the day

 Benefits:

• Eligible for paid-time-off (PTO) each year
• Full-time position will be eligible for access to participate in Group Health Insurance (70% Employer/30% Employee) and access to participate in Disability/Life/Dental Insurance Plans (100% Employer Paid).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BROOMFIELD UMC treats all employees equally and fairly regardless of their race, gender, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or disability in employment. As a religious organization BROOMFIELD UMC is allowed to consider religion/religious beliefs and the religious requirements of the United Methodist Church in our employment.

BROOMFIELD UMC complies with and abides by all regulations in this classification as prescribed by law.

Interested candidates please submit a resume with cover letter to [email protected] with “Early Childhood Teacher Assistant” as the subject line. Please contact Sara Godwin with questions at 303-466-8365.