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Rocky Mountain Prep .
We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.
Who We Seek If you’re a caring, relationship-focused educator committed to nurturing the growth of infants and toddlers, we’d love for you to apply!
Role Mission At Rocky Mountain Prep, our Baby Bees Childcare Center understands that childcare and school are synonymous, early learning takes many shapes and forms, and relationships matter. These three foundational beliefs guide all that we do. We offer an innovative approach to childcare by keeping relationships at the core of what we do. Our children age up together in a cohort, and we strive to keep them with the same teacher from their entry with us at 12 weeks until they move into our preschool programs at three years old. A lead teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and implementing developmentally appropriate curricular plans. You will focus deeply on building relationships with children and families and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment as you manage the day-to-day needs of the classroom. You will also foster and maintain strong professional relationships within the school community. Our goal is to build and maintain a consistent and thoughtful community together!
In this role, you will:
Provide a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between the ages of 12 weeks and three years
Provide age-appropriate enriching activities to foster curiosity and support child growth by developing and implementing daily plans using Creative Curriculum
Provide strong modeling for staff, families, and children, viewing people and situations with a growth mindset
Effectively maintain professional relationships with teaching assistant and other staff
Collaborate with families to understand the daily care needs of individual children, and develop and follow a classroom care schedule to meet those needs
Keep accurate, concise classroom records and track child growth and development
Hold conferences and other events with families to share information regarding child growth and development, as well as partner together to plan ahead
Communicate with families daily, both in person and through Brightwheel, and prepare timely and accurate weekly notes for families
Ensure compliance with all requirements, conforming to health, safety, state and licensing guidelines
Engage meaningfully in ongoing training and professional development as needed to stay current with center requirements and develop best practices
Follow all center policies and procedures, including maintaining an up-to-date PDIS profile and professional development plan
Follow procedures to open or close classrooms at designated times, and flexibly assist in another classroom when necessary
Other duties as required
Goals
Manage and guide high-quality early childhood programming to support cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development
Provide excellent care and communication to children and families
Demonstrate skilled judgment and decision-making to care for children ranging from 12 weeks to three years
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range from $45,760 to $60,000. It provides compensation that is aligned with experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement through PERA
Paid-Time-Off
Required Qualifications
Ability to lift and hold children and sustain daily activities, including walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
At least 19 years of age
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
ECT, current CDA, and infant program supervisor qualification (PDIS level II credential 3.0)
Pass a background check
Reliable transportation
Current immunization record and physician health screen
History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development, with at least three months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of children under three years of age
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Education Requirements
High school diploma
Must possess the following
Experience with childcare centers
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
RMP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher
role at
Rocky Mountain Prep .
We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.
Who We Seek If you’re a caring, relationship-focused educator committed to nurturing the growth of infants and toddlers, we’d love for you to apply!
Role Mission At Rocky Mountain Prep, our Baby Bees Childcare Center understands that childcare and school are synonymous, early learning takes many shapes and forms, and relationships matter. These three foundational beliefs guide all that we do. We offer an innovative approach to childcare by keeping relationships at the core of what we do. Our children age up together in a cohort, and we strive to keep them with the same teacher from their entry with us at 12 weeks until they move into our preschool programs at three years old. A lead teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and implementing developmentally appropriate curricular plans. You will focus deeply on building relationships with children and families and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment as you manage the day-to-day needs of the classroom. You will also foster and maintain strong professional relationships within the school community. Our goal is to build and maintain a consistent and thoughtful community together!
In this role, you will:
Provide a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between the ages of 12 weeks and three years
Provide age-appropriate enriching activities to foster curiosity and support child growth by developing and implementing daily plans using Creative Curriculum
Provide strong modeling for staff, families, and children, viewing people and situations with a growth mindset
Effectively maintain professional relationships with teaching assistant and other staff
Collaborate with families to understand the daily care needs of individual children, and develop and follow a classroom care schedule to meet those needs
Keep accurate, concise classroom records and track child growth and development
Hold conferences and other events with families to share information regarding child growth and development, as well as partner together to plan ahead
Communicate with families daily, both in person and through Brightwheel, and prepare timely and accurate weekly notes for families
Ensure compliance with all requirements, conforming to health, safety, state and licensing guidelines
Engage meaningfully in ongoing training and professional development as needed to stay current with center requirements and develop best practices
Follow all center policies and procedures, including maintaining an up-to-date PDIS profile and professional development plan
Follow procedures to open or close classrooms at designated times, and flexibly assist in another classroom when necessary
Other duties as required
Goals
Manage and guide high-quality early childhood programming to support cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development
Provide excellent care and communication to children and families
Demonstrate skilled judgment and decision-making to care for children ranging from 12 weeks to three years
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range from $45,760 to $60,000. It provides compensation that is aligned with experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement through PERA
Paid-Time-Off
Required Qualifications
Ability to lift and hold children and sustain daily activities, including walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
At least 19 years of age
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
ECT, current CDA, and infant program supervisor qualification (PDIS level II credential 3.0)
Pass a background check
Reliable transportation
Current immunization record and physician health screen
History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development, with at least three months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of children under three years of age
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Education Requirements
High school diploma
Must possess the following
Experience with childcare centers
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
RMP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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