Teacher, HS

Description

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Teacher,  Head Start

This position is eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.

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. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• 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.    

• Organizes classroom materials and equipment, conducts ongoing physical inventory, and replenishes to ensure adequately stocked.  

• 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. 

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience effectively interacting with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age in a group setting. Prefer Early Childhood Teacher (formerly known as Group Leader) qualified.
• Ability to interact well with children 6 weeks-5 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS    

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: Starting at $20.70 / hour with increases commensurate with experience & education. 

Schedule: Dependent on location, Center is open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.  This is a full-time position, 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; Public Speaking; 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: 

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance. 

• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay). 

• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. 

• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. 

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits. 

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). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be 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 : $21 - $24