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Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education Center Denver, CO ( Apply Description WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteranu2019s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighboru2019s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential. The Lead Teacher position has a unique schedule The shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30am u2013 4:00pm. Children attend school Monday through Thursday from 8am - 3:30pm, and Friday is a designated teacher planning and meeting day. SUMMARY The Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementation and delivery of the preschool program (ages 3-5) based on the individual and groupu2019s educational, intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential of the children enrolled utilizing an ecological model that focuses on the child and family. Service modalities include Trauma Informed Care, Conscious Discipline, Motivational Interviewing, utilizing the domains of CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG). Job Duties include the responsibility for working alongside the Teacher Associate, Teacher Assistant, and Foster Grandparents in managing the classroomu2019s physical and educational environment, partnering with families to support whole child development, collaborating with all team members and partners to consistently improve individual, team, and childrenu2019s learning outcomes, preparing and maintaining documentation in compliance with federal, state, and agency performance standards, creating a positive classroom climate to benefit the social-emotional and academic development of students and welcomes families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES u2022 Ensures that the familyu2019s voice is heard, and their ideas play a prominent role in programming. u2022 Plans and implements high-quality, trauma-informed, large group and individualized lessons that align with Head Start, CLASS, and TSG performance standards. u2022 Organizes classroom environment to support top ECERS-R (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised) and CLASS ratings and creates a welcoming and warm environment for all students and their families. u2022 Utilizes lessons and studies from the Creative Curriculum and Conscience Discipline to guide childrenu2019s education. u2022 Engages in consistent data gathering, documentation, assessment, and analysis of studentu2019s performance. Plans lessons to support growth in all areas. Maintains a portfolio of childrenu2019s growth and assessments using the Teachings Strategies GOLD platform. u2022 In conjunction with the Teacher Associate, conducts two Home Visits and at least two conferences with families in order to build relationships and helps guardians learn they are always the childu2019s first teacher. u2022 Ensures that children with disabilities are identified early and served in an inclusive environment. u2022 Discusses childrenu2019s ongoing development in collaboration with the Education Coordinator, School Nurse, Mental Health and Developmental consultants. Provides thorough documentation when referrals are made for students in need of further evaluation. u2022 Maintains accurate records of studentsu2019 daily and hourly attendance and Meal Counts. u2022 Aides in the organization and maintenance of the classroom, kitchen, and other school-related materials. u2022 Creates and maintains a predictable schedule and routine for the classroom, including arriving to work on time and refraining from frequent absences. u2022 Regularly maintains classrooms sanitization practices in accordance to licensing and best practices. u2022 Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the position. May provide training and mentorship to team members and community stakeholders regarding best practices in relevant service models and practices. u2022 Completes a minimum of 15 credit hours of continued education per licensing requirements. u2022 Performs all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Code of Ethics, and maintaining confidentiality of all information. u2022 Performs all other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES u2022 Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include u201cAIRSu201d (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service). u2022 Models and VOACOu2019s three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart). u2022 Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements u2022 Head Start Performance Standards u2022 Teaching Strategies GOLD u2022 CLASS u2022 ECERS-R u2022 CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) u2022 CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) u2022 Ensures equitable and inclusive services. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field; or Associateu2019s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and 2 years of related experience with verifiable hours of eligibility letter. u2022 Two years of teaching in a classroom environment with verified hours of eligibility letter. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION u2022 Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. u2022 Bilingual (English and Spanish) u2022 Previous Lead Teacher Experience u2022 Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, ECERS-R, Trauma-Informed care, and Creative Curriculum. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS u2022 Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through writing to families, coworkers, consultants, volunteers and community partners. u2022 Good organizational skills. u2022 Basic computer and tablet skills to input data and documentation. u2022 Knowledge about human development. u2022 Ability to use standard classroom office technology: I-Pad, copier, computer. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS u2022 Teaching Early Childhood is a physically demanding job with frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, sitting on the floor and in small chairs, running, lifting, and reaching. u2022 Physical demands require constant movement for up to 6 hours daily. u2022 The classroom environment or outside and gym play can get noisy. u2022 Teachers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. u2022 Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergency situations. u2022 Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions. u2022 Emotional/mental stability and ability to auditorily and visually supervise students in care. POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full Time: Monday through Friday: 8am to 4:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm or 9am to 6pm. (Occasional weekends: Saturdays). LOCATION 321 S. Yates St. Denver, CO 80219 PAY RANGE $22.45/hr., - $24.00/hr. Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer Position will Remain Open Until Filled VISA Sponsorship is not offered for this role Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please begin the Interactive Process. Salary Description 22.45-24.00/hr