Classroom Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Open Pool

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining non-tenure track teaching positions within the CSU Early Childhood Center working with young children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. ECC teachers adhere to the mission, policies, and procedures of the ECC as well as State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. These are full-time,12-month appointments with competitive salaries and full benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and 9 free credits of CSU tuition per year. The role of a Classroom Teacher is to work with a Mentor Teacher to provide management of the classroom and guidance of Assistant Teachers. The role of a Mentor Teacher is to provide management of the classroom, supervision of intern and practicum students, and guidance of Classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline OR, will have a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline by the hire date OR, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of related experience, OR, have an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification, with a minimum of 1 year experience in a Reggio Emilia Inspired Early Childhood Setting.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in an early childhood education setting.