BASE Teacher Leader - PM Weekdays (Apply directly to Skyview Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District

3d•$61,073 - $92,517•Onsite

About The Position

SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be lifelong learners and honorable leaders. Its mission is to offer a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program emphasizing foreign language studies and community service, within a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected and valued. The BASE Teacher Leader supports the school’s vision and mission and works with children in a school-based program. The posting describes collaborating with staff to develop and improve activities that help children learn, develop skills, explore interests, build self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. The role promotes positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, including social and emotional regulation and development. It also involves partnering with families and other providers to support highly impacted children, and developing and evaluating supervision systems and practices. The posting additionally describes preschool teaching duties performed in cooperation with and under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, including teaching a classroom of children ages 3–4 or 4–5. Staff are expected to follow state licensing and health department regulations, sanitize and disinfect classroom items as required, participate in school life, monitor lunch and/or hallways, and carry out other assigned duties. The role is listed at 15 scheduled hours per week and 0.38 FTE, with 185 scheduled work days per year. The position is based at SkyView Academy.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed Early Childhood Teacher qualification pathways: a qualifying bachelor’s degree; an unrelated bachelor’s degree plus two specified ECE classes; a two-year ECE college degree with the required experience; specified ECE coursework and experience; Child Development Associate Certification; a vocational or occupational sequence in child growth and development plus required experience; or specified ECE classes plus at least 24 months of qualifying experience.
At least one year (1,820 verified hours) of preschool classroom experience; this experience alone does not qualify the candidate as an ECT and does not permit the candidate to be left unsupervised with children.
Familiarity with Colorado State Licensing and Health Department Rules and Regulations.
CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions certification.
Proficiency with technology.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions in English.
Generally positive attitude.
Observe District policies and procedures.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical teaching methods.
Passion for early childhood education.
Enthusiasm for the SkyView Academy charter school model, including its emphasis on Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, foreign language, character education, and community service.
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 school and in the community.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve program activities that support children’s learning, skill development, interests, self-worth, belonging, and community contribution.
Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, including social and emotional regulation and development.
Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand highly impacted children’s strengths and needs and develop strategies for safe, meaningful participation.
Develop, maintain, and continuously evaluate supervision systems and practices.
Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
In cooperation with and under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, teach a classroom of children ages 3–4 or 4–5.
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 assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director.
Execute sound financial planning, management, and accountability that promotes sustainability, transparency, and openness.