Virtual teacher Jobs in Thornton, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Floater Teacher

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries : Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of

Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants

and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff,

volunteers, and program participants.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A Teacher Floater at Catholic Charities :

• Designs and maintains a physical and programmatic environment that appropriately supports and nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all children in an inclusive classroom.
• Establishes educational and social goals based on the composition of the children enrolled and the community setting in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado State Licensing and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), as appropriate
• Develops and implements written plans for the daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive) for a group of children which may involve some children identified with disabilities.
• Complies with Colorado State Licensing requirements.
• Assists Center Supervisor in day-to-day supervision of staff in own classroom through delegating, training and providing insight and guidance.
• Organizes classroom materials and equipment, conducts ongoing physical inventory, and replenishes to ensure adequately stocked.
• Develops positive relationships with parents and families of each child
• Coordinates and informs parents of scheduled field trips, extra-curricular activities, and other scheduled activities
• Conducts family conferences and home visits with each child's family to advise of child's progress and to develop rapport with families. Family and teaching staff will collaborate to identify child's areas of need and develop ideas for activities that will improve those areas.
• Provides guidance and training, through classroom experience and resource materials, for other staff and volunteer personnel assigned to the classroom. Supervises and evaluates performance of this group.
• Plans and participates in the preparation, setup and serving of meals and snacks.
• Plans and arranges field trips and supervises children in attendance.
• Collects information and prepares accurate and timely observation and progress reports for each child in order to plan appropriately for individual children's needs. Monitors and tracks children's progress by means including but not limited to anecdotal notes, portfolio assessments and developmental checklists.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from accredited two-year college or technical school; and six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Education and experience must reflect the specific age group with which the employee will be working.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Salary : $20.70 - $24.12 / hour- Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Training : We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes : De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits : In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including :

with agency contribution and match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org / careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawfuldiscrimination and / or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will notbe tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO / AA

Salary Description

20.70 - $24.12 / hour