BASE Teacher Lead - PM Weekdays

Skyview Academy•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The BASE Teacher Lead teaches a classroom of children ages 3–4 or 4–5 in cooperation with and under the supervision of a Lead Teacher. The role supports SkyView Academy’s vision and mission and contributes to a respectful, supportive school culture. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:15–6:00 p.m., for 173 contract days. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The teacher is expected to foster student learning through thoughtful dialogue, differentiated instruction, effective classroom management, proactive communication, and appropriate professional relationships. The role also includes maintaining compliance with Colorado licensing and health department regulations, sanitizing classroom items and surfaces as required, participating in school life, and carrying out additional duties assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director. Applicants must meet one of the listed Early Childhood Teacher qualification pathways or have at least one year of verified preschool classroom experience. The latter experience pathway does not qualify a person as an ECT and does not permit them to be left unsupervised with children. Candidates should be familiar with Colorado licensing and health department rules, hold CPR/First Aid/Standard Precautions certification, be proficient with technology, and communicate effectively. Desired attributes include leadership, enthusiasm for the SVA charter school model, and a commitment to early childhood education and the school community.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the stated Early Childhood Teacher qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family and Child Development; a bachelor’s degree in another field plus two three-semester-hour ECE courses (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies); a two-year college degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 60 semester hours plus six months (910 verified hours) of experience; 12 ECE semester hours including the two specified courses plus nine months (1,395 verified hours) supervising four or more unrelated children under age six; Child Development Associate certification; a vocational or occupational sequence in child growth and development plus 12 months (1,820 verified hours) caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children under age six; or the two specified ECE courses plus at least 24 months (3,640 verified hours) supervising four or more unrelated children under age six.
Alternatively, at least one year (1,820 verified hours) of preschool classroom experience is listed; this does not qualify the applicant as an ECT and the person may not be left unsupervised with children.
Familiarity with Colorado State Licensing and Health Department rules and regulations.
CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions certification.
Proficiency in technology.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical teaching methods.
Passion for early childhood education.
Passion for developing a whole-school culture with appropriate structure for preschool through grade 12.
Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Entrepreneurial attitude, sound decision-making, and well-developed management skills.
Accountability for personal actions and decisions and comfort holding others accountable.
Accessibility and an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents, and the community.
Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and in the community.
Enthusiasm for the SVA charter school model, including its emphasis on empowering staff and families, Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community.

Responsibilities

Teach a classroom of children ages 3–4 or 4–5 in cooperation with and under the supervision of a Lead Teacher.
Stay current with and comply with state licensing and health department rules and regulations.
Sanitize and disinfect classroom surfaces and items as required by state rules and regulations.
Participate in the life of the school through clubs, sports, community service, or the Character Program.
Monitor lunch and/or hallways.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director.
Support implementation of the SVA vision and mission and help set the school’s tone and culture.
Engage students in thoughtful, logical dialogue and build appropriate professional relationships with them.
Differentiate instruction to address varied learning styles and demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.
Use student learning as the measure of successful teaching and embrace administrative feedback for continuous improvement.