Float/ Teacher

Durango Early Learning Center is hiring an early childhood teacher working in mixed-age preschool classrooms (2.5-5 years) as our floater, Monday through Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm. The job entails covering lunch breaks and an afternoon classroom.

Early childhood teacher qualified in the State of Colorado or a minimum Colorado Shines Early Childhood Credential Level 3.0 preferred.

Pay dependent on experience, education in early childhood, and CO Shines Early Childhood Credential. We are looking for a flexible, reliable, positive, and caring teacher to join our team immediately.

Must be over the age of 18, fingerprinting and background check required, and experience working with children, not your own, under the age of five preferred. Benefits include:

• Paid planning time
• $200 per month medical stipend
• $50 per month cell phone reimbursement
• Accrued paid sick leave and over 6 weeks of paid school closures
• Optional retirement plan and Aflac benefits
• Opportunity to enroll in early childhood education courses for free/limited cost if you qualify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person