Employment

*To formally apply, please send an updated copy of your resume and cover letter to hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org, with the email subject line "STREAM Preschool Teacher Aide."

Job Description: Preschool Teacher Aide (Starting September 2025)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Teacher Aide to join our early learning team. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young children and eager to support the Lead Teacher and classroom staff in creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment. The Teacher Aide will assist with daily routines, classroom activities, and supervision, providing individualized care and attention to help meet the developmental needs of each child. This role is essential in fostering a joyful, inclusive community where preschoolers can explore, learn, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Management and Support

• Help teachers implement the daily lesson plans, ensuring children are actively engaged in learning activities.
• Assist teachers with health, safety, and supervision of children.
• Help with classroom duties like cleanliness, such as wiping down tables and chairs and sweeping.
• Work with the classroom team to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment where every child feels safe and valued.
• Promote positive behaviors and social interactions through modeling and reinforcement of respect, empathy, and cooperation.
• Help to gather necessary materials, choosing appropriate play materials for the age group
• Support classroom documentation, like incident reports, attendance, CACFP records, as needed

Child Development Support:

• Collaborate with families, specialists, and other staff to address any developmental concerns.
• Assist teachers in child observations and parent teacher conferences, as needed.
• Support children to develop independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence in their abilities

Family Engagement:

• Use a strength-based approach to build trusting and collaborative relationships with families to support the learning and development of each child.
• Greet families and visitors to the classroom

Team Collaboration and Professionalism:

• Collaborate effectively with lead teachers, the director, and fellow staff to support a cohesive, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development to enhance skills and contribute to program growth.
• Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor, demonstrating excellent communication and customer service with families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, including confidentiality, integrity, and respect for all members of the school community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must hold a minimum Level 1 CO Early Childhood Professional Credential; Child Development Associate, or enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program.
• Experience: 1 year minimum of experience in professional childcare setting.
• Certifications: CO Early Childhood Teaching Credential Level 1, or able to obtain; CPR and First Aid certification required.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Passion for fostering curiosity and a love for learning in young children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with others
• Ability to manage a dynamic classroom with patience, creativity, and flexibility.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Work Schedule:

• School Year (August-May): Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM, Includes daily lunch and planning breaks with a total of 25 holidays off (Labor Day, Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, MLK Day, Presidents Day, and Spring Break)
• Summer: 2 weeks (10 days) of co-leading summer preschool programming, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.
• Optional: Availability to work all summer through EUREKA! Summer camps for $15.50 for staff without a bachelor's degree and $20.00 for staff with a bachelor’s degree, hourly. This amount is on top of the annual salary.

Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, with benefits including optional health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.