Our Team

Photograph of the Executive Director Anna Speessen — **Anna Speessen**

Executive Director
Anna.Speessen@earlylearningaspen.org

Decorative Photograph of the Director of Operations — **Karla Gomez**

Director of Operations Karla.gomez@earlylearningaspen.org

Decorative Photograph of the Assistant Director — **Nereyda Hernandez**

Assistant Director nereyda.hernandez@earlylearningaspen.org

Our Teachers

Angelica Pena - Waddlers

Brena Bride - Preschool 2

Celina Membreno - Waddlers

Clelia Membreno - Substitute Teacher

Cristina Mena - Float

Ena Perez - Older Infants

Fernanda Lara - Preschool 2

Flor Mendez - Toddler 1

Ingris Martinez - Preschool 1

Isela Ramos - Toddler 2

Karelis Mena - Substitute Teacher

Karen Medina - Older Infants

Keydi Amador - Toddler 2

Luz Duran - PreK

Migdalia Segovia - PreK

Monica Cabrera - Toddler 1

Natividad Avila - Preschool 1

Noris Hernandez - Float

Reina Lara - Toddler 1

Reina Nunez - Infants

Rob Nesby - PreK

Silvia Andrade - Toddler 2

Silvia Cerritos - Infants Float

Sofia Herrera - Preschool 2

Valentina Garcia - Substitute Teacher

Veronica Barrientos - Waddlers

Vickie Andrade - Infants

Yesenia Carranza - Preschool 1

“My girls have had a great experience at the ELC. The teachers and administrators work so hard to make it a safe and fun place for my girls to learn. The faculty is filled with wonderful teachers who care deeply for all the children and want to see them grow and thrive.”-ELC Family

Employment Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

continuing to accept applications for a teacher position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing responsive care
Creative curriculum-based lesson planning
Professional engagement with the children, their families, and other staff.
Documentations, Observations, and Assessments
Work in conjunction with our community partners to ensure the quality of ELC's program.

Benefits

After 60 days of employment, the ELC will pay for 75% of employees’ health insurance
Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit $750-$1,500 depending on PDIS credential level
City of Aspen wage enhancement stipend-$500 a month for full-time employees, $250 part-time
Group rates for vision and dental insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
Wellness Benefit
Paid bus passes
Paid Early Childhood courses
Discounted Childcare

Qualifications:

Minimum 18 years of age- Required
Must be able to pass a background check- Required
Childhood Development Associate certificate- Preferred
Early Childhood Teacher Credential- Preferred
Bilingual- Strongly Preferred

Professional Development Opportunities

As a large preschool in the Roaring Fork Valley, we offer training for people who have the heart of commitment to be in Early Childhood Education but do not yet have the formal education. Through partnership with Colorado Community College, Kids First, and more, we offer a training program to take new employees from being a Teacher’s Aide to an Assistant Teacher, all the way to a Colorado-certified Early Childhood Teacher and Director. This process includes taking classes, coaching, and classroom mentorship. We welcome bilingual applicants as well. Se habla español.

Interested in joining the ELC’s dynamic team, contact Karla.gomez@earlylearningaspen.org