(Auraria) Supervising Toddler Teacher
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(Auraria) Supervising Toddler Teacher
Salary
$3,860.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
AHEC-4021-10.2025
Department
Auraria Higher Education Center
Division
Auraria Campus Use & Support Services Division
Opening Date
10/28/2025
Closing Date
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Auraria Campus
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Who we are:
Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver . Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus (https://aurariacampus.edu/)
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package (https://www.ahec.edu/ahec-staff/human-resources/current-employees/non-classified-benefits) .
So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.
Description of Job
Job Summary: The Auraria Campus Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Supervising Toddler Teacher to lead one of our toddler classrooms. This role is central to our mission of providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and education to young children in a diverse and inclusive campus community. This position follows a consistent schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break, supporting a stable and nurturing environment for both staff and children.
Essential Job Functions: Manages Classroom Program
Plan and implement daily classroom activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that fosters exploration and learning.
Coordinate and manage the classroom teaching team to ensure consistency and quality of care.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding child progress, classroom updates, and center policies.
Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center procedures.
Supervise & Guide child development
Observe and assess children's developmental milestones and documents progress.
Develop individualized lesson plans and adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs.
Support children's social-emotional growth through intentional interactions and guidance.
Facilitate transitions, routines, and group activities with sensitivity and structure.
Supervise & assist in training
Provide coaching and ongoing support to hourly staff and Assistant Teachers.
Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor performance to ensure quality care and instruction.
Foster a collaborative and respectful team culture within the classroom.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
One year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center, this experience must be clearly documented in the application.
One year of supervisory experience in a licensed child care or early childhood education setting, this experience must be clearly documented in the application.
Education & Certification:
Must be Director-qualified by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care;
OR
Hold a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field, including a minimum of 6 credit hours in early childhood education or a directly related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lead Teacher certification or equivalent credential.
Experience with developmental assessments and curriculum planning.
Professional work experience adhering to licensing regulations and maintaining required classroom documentation.
Supplemental Information
Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information
After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/
E-mail Address
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.
Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez atnicole.yanez@ahec.edu
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Have you supervised staff in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting? If yes, please include the age groups you worked with and the length of time in each role.
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Are you Director-qualified by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care?
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Do you hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or a related field?
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Have you completed at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education or a closely related discipline?
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Describe your experience with developmental assessments and curriculum planning. (please include specific tools or frameworks you've used)
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By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:
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