Bilingual Teacher Associate - Early Childhood Education Denver, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=321+South+Yates+St+Denver+CO+USA+80219) Apply Description WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential. SUMMARY The Teacher Associate I assists in the planning, organizing, implementation and delivery of the preschool program (ages 3-5) based on the individual and group’s educational, intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential of the children enrolled utilizing an ecological model that focuses on the child and family. Service modalities include Trauma Informed Care, Conscious Discipline, Motivational Interviewing, utilizing the domains of CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies Gold. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES + Responsible for working alongside the Lead Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Foster Grandparents managing the classroom’s physical and educational environment. + Partner with families to support whole child development. + Collaborate with all team members and partners to consistently improve individual, team, and children’s learning outcomes. + Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with federal, state, and agency performance standards. + Create a positive classroom climate to benefit the social-emotional and academic development of students and welcome families. + Ability to step into Lead Teacher role during Lead Teacher’s absence. + This position requires the ability to speak and write English and Spanish fluently. + Other duties as assigned. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or Equivalent. • Group Leader Qualified or CDA credential AND 2 years working with young children, • One year of paid working experience with young children. • Must speak and write Spanish fluently. PAY RANGE $18.81/hr. – $20.95/hr., $1.00 more per hour for bilingual (Spanish/English) competency POSITON TYPE Full time Hourly/Non-Exempt Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process. BENEFITS(eligibility is based on job type/status) Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays/Floating Holidays/Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Life Insurance/Accident Insurance/Short Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program/Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Salary Description 18.81-20.95/hr