Overview of Clayton Early Learning
Clayton Early Learning is a hub for Colorado’s innovative work in early childhood development. Committed fiercely to the belief that healthy early childhood development offers one of the most powerful levers for ending inequality, Clayton plays a leadership role in demonstrating what’s possible in the early years and the positive impact that has for children… and families over time.
Clayton’s 20 acre campus in the heart of Denver is the home of Colorado’s only Educare school, a nationally recognized model supporting children from birth to age five and their families. We also impact systems change in Colorado and beyond through our research and evaluation services, professional development for teachers and leaders throughout Colorado, and policy and advocacy work at the state and federal level.
Our direct service and systems change work has impacted 20,000 children throughout Colorado.
Position Summary:
Supports parents in enhancing the development of their children by delivering a comprehensive home-based preschool program based on the individual educational, social, and emotional potential of the children enrolled. Participants as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide education, health, and family services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, implements an individualized early education program that is based on children’s strengths and needs. Recognizes parents as the first and more influential educators of their children and involves parents directly in the educational development of their children.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of children and maintains documentation of each child’s progress. Performs a developmental screening of all children with 45 days of enrollment. Develops weekly instructional plans guided by results of ongoing assessment.
• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, implements family and community partnership services for families enrolled in Clayton Early Learning. Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency. Facilitates the identification and codifying of personal and family goals. Completes and monitors the family partnership agreements. Assists parents in identifying and working with public/private agencies.
Ascertains the effectiveness of referrals.
• Provides crisis intervention to families including, but not limited to, child abuse, domestic violence and emergency food and housing needs.
• Meets weekly with supervisor to plan and evaluate home visits. Consults with appropriate staff as needed to better serve individual families.
• Collaborates with health service staff to ensure and monitor compliance with child health requirements. Guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services.
• Completes all forms and monitoring tools in a timely and accurate manner.
• Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Early Learning policies.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across teams.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience & Training:
Minimum education:BA in Early Childhood Education or related field. Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
Work experience in positions similar or related to this job:
One year of early childhood education experience highly desirable.
Certificates or licenses:If driving to home visits – valid driver’s license and evidence of vehicle insurance is required; pediatric first aid, CPR, and universal precautions certification.
Special professional and/or job-related requirements: Position requires traveling to daily home visits. Current PPD-TB, immunizations, and physical examination; background check; and compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable.
Special training or experience:Knowledge of the culture, including food preferences, and conditions inherent within the surrounding community. Experience in relating to small children, and interacting with parents and others who represent various backgrounds. Training or experience in working as a functional member of a team.
Additional requirements include:
• Background check, Physical exam and current TB test
• Pediatric first aid and CPR certification,
• Valid driver’s license with evidence of auto insurance.
Compensation Details:
• $20.00- 24.00 per hour
Amazing benefits include:
• Health (89.5% of Employee Only plan covered by Clayton),
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending account,
• 100% employer paid STD, LTD
• Minimum of5 weekspaid time off per year (accrued) plus paid holidays!
Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity…
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