Golden Mountain Montessori School is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of each student by providing an enriching and well-prepared environment that promotes exploration and development. The school adheres to the core values of the Montessori Philosophy, creating a welcoming space for children, parents, and staff alike. Below is a detailed overview of the essential functions, objectives, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for staff members at the school.

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Leading a Classroom:
• Overseeing a toddler room (ages 12 months to 36 months) or an infant room (ages 6 weeks to 18 months).

• Managing and collaborating with up to three assistants, depending on room requirements and staff schedules.

• Creating a Positive Environment:

• Fostering a nurturing and positive environment that supports the growth and development of children.

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintaining open lines of communication with staff and parents to create a positive atmosphere for children.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision and Care:
• Supervising play areas, maintaining logs and reports, and ensuring children's safety.

• Assisting with lunch, lunch clean-up, naptime, and snack time based on shift hours.

• Housekeeping:

• Performing housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment.

• Compliance and Training:

• Attending required orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings.
• Ensuring adherence to the Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care policies and procedures.

Licensure & Certification

• State Requirements:

• Compliance with specific requirements from the State of Colorado, detailed in the school's application process.

• Preferred Certifications:

• AMI or AMS Infant Toddler certification is highly preferred.

Education & Experience

• Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in Early Childhood Education, in accordance with Colorado regulations (7.702).

• Qualifications:

• Must be Toddler Lead qualified by the State of Colorado (CRS 7.702.47).
• Must be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions certification.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

**Preferred additional qualifications: -RN License, Associate Degree, CDA, CCP, PDIS Level III, or 12 semester hours in ECE as per Colorado regulations may be required.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications

• Background Checks:

• Successful completion of CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background checks is mandatory.

• Skills:

• Positive interaction with children and adults.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to routinely lift 40+ pounds.
• Dependability and punctuality.

Benefits for Staff (Over 30 Hours/Week)

• Paid Time Off:

• PTO and sick time.

• Snow Day Pay:

• Compensation for snow days.

• Medical and Dental Services:

• 100% paid concierge medical services from One Medical for routine needs (encouraged to have additional medical insurance from the Colorado ACA exchange).

• 100% paid dental hygienist plan for up to two cleanings per year.

• Flexible Scheduling:

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate childcare needs (with limited childcare availability at the center).

Equal Opportunity Employment

Golden Mountain Montessori School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors to ensure fairness and equality in the hiring process.