Job Description
Summary Timberline Learning Center seeks a caring, growth-minded educator to join its early childhood team as an Early Childhood Toddler Mentor Teacher. The mentor teacher leads the classroom team in delivering an emergent, play-based curriculum rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The Mentor fosters children’s curiosity and growth within a warm, responsive environment while building meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to grow as an educator while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our staff believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world. Timberline Learning Center is an early childhood school located in Breckenridge, Colorado, for children ages six weeks to six years old. Timberline’s mission is to educate by cultivating the wonder of learning through meaningful partnerships. If you are interested in joining our highly dedicated and talented team and enjoy teaching capable and curious young students please reach out.
Duties Create and sustain a warm, welcoming, and aesthetically rich classroom environment that is responsive to the developmental needs and interests of each child
Collaborate with the co-teacher to design engaging, intentional learning experiences
Facilitate ongoing project work and child-led investigations that honor children's natural curiosity
Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance strategies
Conduct quarterly child assessments using the Teaching Strategies GOLD system and document and communicate children's progress with care and insight
Cultivate authentic, respectful partnerships with families, ensuring open communication and meaningful involvement in their child's learning
Serve as a teacher leader and mentor to the classroom co-teacher and support staff, modeling best practices in early childhood education, professional communication, and reflective practice
Requirements Minimum two years of lead teaching experience with children ages 0–6
Colorado Shines PDIS Level 3 Credential or above
Full-time, year-round availability
Stable housing in Summit County or surrounding areas
Ability to pass comprehensive background check (fingerprinting and child abuse registry)
Growth mindset with commitment to ongoing professional development
Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital)
Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar authentic assessment systems
Deep familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach, Project Approach, nature or play-based learning
Benefits Timberline offers comprehensive benefits to full-time employees (i.e., EPIC ski pass, Wellness benefit, 8 paid holidays, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Vacation time, Sick time, Vision, Dental, Simple IRA, Childcare Discount).
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