EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Early Childhood Options (ECO) seeks a Head Start Health & Safety Coordinator to assist the

Head Start team with coordination of the Head Start program’s community partners that

includes classroom supports related to health for teachers and enrolled children, and support for schools and centers in maintaining safety for children through intentional environments

and teacher trainings and resource connections. The responsibilities of this position are an

integral part to the Head Start program’s goals of providing access to high quality childcare,

health services, and family support to families in our Summit County community.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree, BA or a BS preferred, from an accredited university or

       college in early childhood education, child development or related degree.

•  A minimum of 2 years working with young children and/or families in a professional

        setting.​

• Experience with Head Start programming and Head Start Performance Standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing successful collaborations with community partners and/or families.

• ​​Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

• Experience and/or education working with dual language learners and families.

• Experience working with adult learners and varying learning styles.

• Successfully pass required background checks.

• Ability to work flexible hours, at times working outside of typical office hours to best

       meet family needs.

Additional: This is a full-time exempt position, working 32-40 hours per week. The salary range is $21-$27  per hour and salary commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and a resume to Noelle@earlychildhoodoptions.org

Please include “Head Start Eligibility and Health Services Coordinator” in the subject line. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to provide three (3) references, including one current professional reference. Applications will only be accepted via email.

All permanent employment is dependent on the results of background checks.

*ECO follows all Public Health guidelines to protect staff and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. All persons accepting a position within Early Childhood Options will be required to provide valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for medical or religious exemption.
*Early Childhood Options is an equal opportunity employer, hiring and promoting staff, recruiting volunteers, and providing services to individuals without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, age, weight, height or physical ability.

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Head Start Data & Evaluation Coordinator

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Early Childhood Options (ECO) seeks a Head Start Data & Evaluation Coordinator to assist the Head Start team with coordination of the Head Start program’s data collection efforts, creating efficient data collection systems, and pulling reports and analyzing data to be used in continuous quality improvement efforts for our program. The responsibilities of this position are an integral part to the Head Start program’s goals of providing access to high quality childcare, health services, and family support to families in our Summit County community.

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Desired Qualifications:
• A minimum of an associate degree, BA or a BS preferred.
• Experience with Head Start programming and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing successful collaborations with community partners and/or families.
• A minimum of 2 years working with young children or in a social service-related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Professional experience working with data entry, data systems, and data analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office platform, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience working with adult learners and varying learning styles.
• Successfully pass required background checks.

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Additional:
This is a full-time exempt position, working 32-40 hours per week. The salary range is $21-$27 per hour and salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and a resume to Noelle@earlychildhoodoptions.org. Please include “Head Start Data & Evaluation Coordinator” in the subject line. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to provide three (3) references, including one current professional reference. Applications will only be accepted via email. All permanent employment is dependent on the results of background checks.

*ECO follows all Public Health guidelines to protect staff and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. All persons accepting a position within Early Childhood Options will be required to provide valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for medical or religious exemption.
*Early Childhood Options is an equal opportunity employer, hiring and promoting staff, recruiting volunteers, and providing services to individuals without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, age, weight, height or physical ability. For more information about Early Childhood Options, visit www.earlychildhoodoptions.org

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Early Childhood Navigator

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Early Childhood Navigator will act as the main liaison for family child care providers in Summit County. The EC Navigator will connect family child care providers with quality improvement supports that are offered within the area to set and support their continuous quality improvement goals.
This position will also provide information about connections to other existing supports such as professional development, shared services, and benefit opportunities.
The EC Navigator will track and report real-time availability and affordability of child care in the community. This will be done by connecting with all community providers to track enrollment data, including but not limited to enrollment count, age of children served and available openings. The EC Navigator will connect families to ECO’s Child Care Marketplace as appropriate.

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​Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree, BA or a BS preferred, from an accredited university or college in early childhood education, child development or related degree.

• A minimum of 2 years working with young children.

• Bilingual preferred.

• Knowledge and education regarding Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

• Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards, state child care licensing standards and regulations, and Colorado’s Quality Rating Improvement System (Colorado Shines).

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing successful collaborations.   Strong interpersonal organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing to various audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate using technology, develop reports and track data.

• Successfully pass required background checks.

• Ability to travel to appointments, meetings, and training sessions which may require an overnight stay.

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​Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, year-round exempt position. Salary range between $21-27/hour, dependent on education and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, wellness, and PTO.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and a resume to catherine@earlychildhoodoptions.org. Please include “Early Childhood Navigator" in the subject line. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to provide three (3) references, including one current professional reference. Applications will only be accepted via email. All permanent employment is dependent on the results of background checks.

 

*ECO follows all Public Health guidelines to protect staff and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. All persons accepting a position within Early Childhood Options will be required to provide valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for medical or religious exemption.

*Early Childhood Options is an equal opportunity employer, hiring and promoting staff, recruiting volunteers, and providing services to individuals without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, age, weight, height or physical ability.

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Opportunities at Carriage House

Breckenridge

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Carriage House Early Learning Center is hiring a qualified Assistant Director to support our Executive Director in leading our childcare center and preschool. We seek a leader who leads by example, demonstrates a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and employees by creating an environment of trust, and easily relates to diverse groups of people.

 

The Assistant Director is responsible for the administration and oversight of day to day operations, staff supervision and scheduling, managing enrollment and waitlists, and ensuring the Creative Curriculum, Carriage House philosophies, and Head Start principles are successfully implemented in the classroom.

 

Qualifications:

*Preferred 2 years of Early Childhood Lead teacher classroom experience/administrative experience in a childcare setting

*Current Director certification and/or EC 3.0 credential level 4 with intention to complete the OEC state required early childhood coursework within specified time frame

*Strong knowledge of Pyramid Plus, GOLD and Creative Curriculum

*Must meet any applicable background screening or state licensing requirements for the role.

*Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field highly preferred

 

Annual Compensation range $66,250-$80,000

Benefit Package includes sick and vacation time, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, short term disability insurance, simple IRA retirement plan, paid training and college level coursework, ski pass, child care tuition discount

 

Preferred start date April 2023

Please send resume and cover letter to Alison Earnest at aearnest@earlychildhoodoptions.org

Application window will be open through March 10, 2023

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT Carriage House Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status

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Opportunities at Timberline Learning Center

Breckenridge

 

Timberline Learning Center is hiring an Infant Teacher to join our warm and welcoming organization that is dedicated to supporting and nurturing young children in a creative and collaborative environment. We care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with incredible ratios, a strong team, and an inspiring Reggio Emilia approach. We believe in building community within our school while partnering with the many wonderful organizations and opportunities in our community. This position is with our youngest learners, who are building knowledge and connection within the Infant Classroom. Educators are responsible for creating a nurturing environment that includes the following:

*Providing care and guidance to our youngest students within the Reggio framework

*Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.

*Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

*Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of

children.

*Actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.

*Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Wages begin at $24-$30/hour DOE and benefits include a ski pass, wellness bonus, vision and dental ins, basic health, mental health, and much much more!!

Email us at: info@timberlinelearningcenter.com

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Opportunities at Lake Dillon Preschool

Dillon

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Lead Teacher

• Join our staff of Early Childhood professionals! We are looking for energetic, experienced teachers who are passionate about creating memories and learning opportunities for children. Lead teachers prioritize maintaining quality standards, providing a safe and appropriate learning environment, observing and evaluating child development, implementing curriculum and overseeing classroom organization and cleanliness.  The lead teacher of each classroom is responsible for supervising assistant teachers, floaters, and volunteers in their classroom.  Ideal candidates have the ability to interact well with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.

Classroom Floater

• Join our team and explore a future in Early Childhood Education! A classroom floater supports leads teachers in maintaining quality standards, providing a safe and appropriate learning environment, implementing curriculum and overseeing classroom organization and cleanliness. This position requires creativity, adaptability and flexibility in managing a variety of situations.  Ideal candidates welcome direction, offer assistance and creative solutions.

 

Benefits we offer:

• Paid on the job training

• Ski Pass

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• PTO and Sick Leave

• 3 % match IRA

• Access to Mental Health

• Yearly Salary Supplement and Longevity Bonus

• Salary Advancement Scale honoring years of experience and CO Credential Level

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To apply, contact or email:

Katie Bunnelle, Assistant Director

katie@lakedillonpreschool.com

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Opportunities at Wildflower Nature School

Silverthorne

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Wildflower Nature School is currently under construction and anticipates to be open Fall of 2023. All employment contracts will be issued with a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement to begin work no earlier than 6 weeks before the opening date. Please include a cover letter and resume in your email.

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Lead Teacher (Infant)

We are hiring educated individuals to serve in a leadership role in the infant classroom. The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team to implement a nature-based curriculum and manage daily operations within the classroom.

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Lead Teacher (Toddler and PreK)

We are hiring educated individuals to serve in a leadership role in a toddler or preschool classroom. The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team to implement a nature-based curriculum and manage daily operations within the classroom.

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Co-Teacher

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate about early childhood education. Co-teachers assist lead teachers with daily classroom operations, child assessments, and other daily operations.

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Substitute Teacher

To provide our full-time staff with paid time off, planning time, and professional development opportunities, we are looking for individuals to serve as a part-time substitute teacher. 

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Resumes and cover letters can be sent to: info@wildflowersilverthorne.org