Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

DPS•Denver, CO

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Applications will be received until March 1st, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: To Initiate personal contact with all Kaleidoscope Corner families and foster a positive environment for the children. To provide a nurturing and orderly physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children. To interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools to faculty, staff, parents, visitors and the community. To ensure that District policies and procedures are followed. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed. Salary Range: $20.00-$24.00 . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Requirements

Persons having completed one of the early childhood education courses referenced in CCR 7.702.54(A)(1)(j), with a course grade of “C” or better, as well as having accumulated twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experiences includes being a licensee of a family child care home; a teacher’s aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or elementary school. Assistant Early Childhood Teachers shall be enrolled in and attending the second (2nd) early childhood education class that will be used as the basis for their qualification for the position of Early Childhood Teacher; or Persons having completed two early childhood education courses as referenced in CCR 7.702.54(A)(1)(j), with a course grade of “C” or better with no experience.
Must currently hold certification in or be able to become trained in First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration and Universal Precautions Certified.
Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with Kaleidoscope Corner Policies and Procedures
Be familiar with Colorado Department of Human Services Rules regulating Child Care centers.
Promote a cooperative relationship with all Kaleidoscope Corner staff and school personnel.
Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during program hours.
Follow the general daily schedule for the program.
Follow staff conduct guidelines outlined in the staff handbook.
Maintain appropriate standards for children’s behavior following the discipline guidelines as outlined in the staff handbook; use the discipline log with assistance from the Early Childhood Teacher.
Maintain the accident log and complete accident reports, with assistance from the Early Childhood Teacher, as required by Denver Public Schools.
Maintain licensing ratio for staff to child.
Provide careful supervision of play areas to ensure children’s safety.
Attend all orientations, trainings and staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.