Bright Futures Early Childhood AmeriCorps Program

Job Summary
Bright Futures Early Childhood Teacher in Training AmeriCorps Program offers individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood education within an ECE program in Gunnison, CO. Members receive training and professional development, enhancing their skills in child-development, positive behavior support, and ECE teaching practices. Our program not only prepares you for a career in education but also supports the staffing needs of early childhood providers, ultimately benefiting the quality of care for young children across Colorado.

Duties

• Members will serve in an Early Childhood Education center and support the classroom lead teacher with lesson planning, schedules, routines, circle time and planned activities. Members will work closely with a lead teacher and develop their communication and interpersonal skills.
• Under the guidance of the lead teacher, members will have the chance to further develop the skills they are learning in a hands-on setting by leading circle time and supporting students during lessons and activities. They will also engage children in the educational curriculum, imaginative play, books, toys, and various learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude while focusing on each individual child and groups of children. Provide hands-on and active support and care to young children either in an infant, toddler or preschool setting in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Model healthy behavior and communication to the children in order to reinforce and foster healthy social skills for the children. Members will focus on interacting with children in a nurturing and responsive way.
• Help to ensure a safe and hazard-free working environment in order to keep children safe. This may include making sure gates and doors are latched closed, food is cut to appropriate sizes, hazardous items such as scissors are put away and out of reach of children, and that center is kept clean and tidy.
• Members will implement positive behavioral framework tools and strategies which are provided to them during their service term in order to help children work through difficult behaviors while providing them with a safe environment to work through their emotions.
• Members will assist the lead teacher with diaper changes, nap time, dressing, putting on shoes and jackets for outside time, helping children wash their hands, assisting with snack time and bottle time.

Qualifications

• A service driven individual who is passionate about Early Childhood Education. Certify that they have or will obtain their high school diploma, GED or equivalent to be in accordance with the PD manual requirements
• Be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit)
• Pass a national service criminal history check
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Enjoys working with young children and a desire to use positive behavioral strategies as provided during your service year
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and trainings to further your Early Childhood Knowledge
• Must be comfortable being active and moving around throughout the day. The position will require sitting and kneeling on the floor, standing and walking
• Open to serving with a variety of humans who may have different beliefs or values than yourself.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, though not a requirement

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19,635.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19,635