Part-time Teacher Jobs in Thornton, CO

1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About the role :

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Teacher, you will play a vital role in management of the classroom environment and work directly with parents and caregivers year-round to create successful family outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to work with the Lead Teacher to run classroom activities, maintain documentation, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are :

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do :

• Provide support to classroom lead teacher in execution of classroom duties and student engagement
• Organize classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe and supportive environment
• Help to develop written plans for daily activities based on children's needs and interests
• Manage regular attendance for all students in the assigned room
• Assist in the supervision of 8-16 students with the classroom which may include some students with disabilities and or behavioral difficulties
• Follow the Conscious Discipline model for effective teaching and learning
• Effectively implement Educare's core features within the classroom
• Strongly adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Provide routine care for students such as changing diapers or assisting with toileting
• Participate in the serving and clean-up of meals and snacks
• Eat meals and snacks together "family style" with the students
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education programs

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Clayton's Core Values :

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.