Department Summary
As a part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide a warm and nurturing environment to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children through research and evidence-based programming. We are an inclusion school. We support and value the diversity that each child and family brings, regardless of their abilities and backgrounds.
Position Summary
As a classroom support teacher, you will assist in preparing and executing the daily program in preschool classrooms based on the mission and philosophy of our center. You will provide education and care for young children, including pre-academic support, scaffolding play, dressing, feeding, toiletry, and comforting. We expect all student employees to demonstrate positive interactions with adults and children while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. It is critical to follow health and safety policies and procedures at work.
Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualified candidates must have previous experience working with young children, such as babysitting, nanny experience, and summer camp counselor. Previous experience working with young children in a group setting is desirable but not required. Pediatric CPR/1st Aid is not required for this position.
All candidates are mandated to complete two different background checks as a part of the hiring process per the Colorado Office of Early Childhood/Department of Human Services, in addition to the background check initiated by DU. Upon hire, students will be asked to take an online onboarding training through DU student employment office before their 1st day of work at Fisher.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office. Students will be paid $15.50-17.50/hr with the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.
In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
Application Details
Please submit your resume or CV and cover letter through PCO by 11:59pm on October 30, 2021.
Please note that resumes submitted through Pioneer Careers Online will go through an automatic review process by the Career & Professional Development staff. While this may take extra time on your part if revisions are needed, it’s to support you in submitting the most competitive application possible.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law. We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.