"Assistant Teacher, On Call - Children's Center"

Job Summary

The Children’s Center at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for multiple Assistant Teacher, On Call positions! These on-call roles are a vital part of the team that provides childcare for children of families affiliated with CU Boulder including residents of Family Housing Apartments, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as families of the wider Boulder community. These positions provide a nurturing and safe environment for a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks to age 8.

In collaboration with lead teachers and the directors, these roles serve by helping to develop and implement lesson plans, teaching developmentally appropriate curriculum, aids in the training of university student employees and directs information for evaluation of students employees and children. These positions aid in providing information towards working with families.

This position is a year-round substitute teaching position that would be on call to work in any of our classrooms, 6 weeks - 5 years of age, for teachers planned vacations and last-minute absences. As such, this is a part-time position without benefits.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The mission of the University of Colorado Children’s Center is to provide the highest quality of care and education for young children. Our role is to encourage and support each child in all areas of development, therefore crafting a positive self-image and realistic opportunity for success. Campus administration, Children’s Center staff members, parents, and members of the community all play an integral part in promoting and providing an environment rich in learning experiences and opportunities for children within the CU community.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Supervise assigned children/infant groups: Supervises and interacts with children in the classroom using appropriate guidance techniques. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, assists with writing lesson plans for educational and recreational purposes in accordance with center guidelines and developmentally appropriate practice. Follows the direction of the Lead Teacher in how lesson plans will be implemented through age appropriate planned activities such as music, art, math, language, science, movement, dramatic play, and group activities tailored to meet children's individual needs. Attend parent conferences and parent programs.
• Maintains channels of communication with teaching teams and office in an effective manner: Maintains confidentiality in all communication. Completes written reports as necessary including notes, accident reports, attendance reports, name-to-face reports etc. Aids in completing reports by keeping assessments concerning each child's development. Completes accident reports and lesson plans in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Parent contact: Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, facilitates direct contact with parents: by discussions at arrival and departure times, written communications, telephone calls, and parent teacher conferences. Interactions include dealing with the needs of ill children or children with behavioral problems; deciding when and how to use appropriate guidance techniques; and communicating with parents to help them understand their child's behavior and to take remedial or supportive actions within the home.
• Student Safety: Inspects, makes decision about, and communicates to Lead Teacher or the director, the condition of indoor/outdoor materials and equipment, teaching safety precautions and rules and regulations to classroom student assistants and children. Assuring a safe and stimulating outdoor environment by selecting equipment to be used on playground, enforcing playground rules, initiating games and outside activities, i.e. sand play, water play, supervising student assistants.
• Development and Learning: Assures continual professional growth by attending staff in-services, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, working with different teams, and handling a variety of situations. Completes annual requirement of 15 hours training.

What You Should Know

• These are on-call positions and do not have a set work schedule. The work schedule will vary based on center needs Monday through Friday 7:30-5:30 pm.
• These positions are needed twelve months out of the year, and candidates must be available to work full days when called in.
• The position is a year-round substitute teaching position that would be on call to work in any of our classrooms, 6 weeks - 5 years of age, for teachers planned vacations and last-minute absences. As such, this is a part-time position without benefits.
• This position also requires verifiable experience and/or education.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for these on-call positions is $20 per hour.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.

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What We Require

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to pass a Pre-Placement Physical and the required background checks including a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails).
• Meet at least one of the following qualifications...

What You Will Need

• Ability to provide a high quality environment nurturing a diverse population of staff and children, ages 6 weeks through age 8.
• Demonstrated skills to assist in leading, developing, supervising, planning and teaching developmentally appropriate curriculum; assist in the training of university student employees and implement family programs while modeling appropriate language and behaviors.
• Growth mindset, team mentality and willingness to collaborate and be flexible to meet the changing needs of the center.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. Please apply by October 27th, 2025 for consideration.