Early Childhood Assistant Teacher-Substitute

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District•Littleton, CO

7d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Substitute) Ken-Caryl Ranch Community Center | Littleton, CO Do you love working with young children and want a fun, meaningful job? Join our team and help create a positive, play-based learning environment while gaining valuable hands-on experience! Pay: $19.52–$19.81/hour Location: Ken-Caryl Community Center (1 Club Drive, Littleton, CO) Hours: Varied on an as-needed basis. Program hours are 9 am-1:30 pm during the school year and 8:30 am-1:30 pm during the summer Why You’ll Love This Job Weekdays Only – No nights or weekends (Monday–Friday as needed). Make an Impact – Help guide and inspire children through play and learning Professional Growth – Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Active & Fun Environment – Participate in games, outdoor activities, and field trips Future Opportunities – Potential for advancement and returning in future seasons Great Perks 6.2% retirement contribution with District match Free access to pools, fitness center, and trails Hands-on early childhood experience About the Program Our program provides children ages 2.5–6 with a fun, engaging, and play-based learning environment. The preschool school-year program runs from mid-August through mid-May, followed by an exciting summer camp from June through early August. This substitute position offers flexible, as-needed coverage in both our preschool and summer camp programs. During the summer, children enjoy a variety of hands-on activities including art, sensory play, games, nature exploration, swimming, and field trips to fun destinations such as the aquarium and local candy factory. Throughout the school year, our curriculum remains play-based, supporting social, emotional, and early learning development through meaningful, child-centered experiences. What You’ll Do Support the lead teacher in implementing a play-based curriculum Help create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment Encourage children’s development through exploration and guided activities Maintain safety and follow all licensing and program guidelines Communicate with staff and families in a professional manner Assist with classroom organization, cleanliness, and required documentation Participate in team collaboration, trainings, and meetings Drive a 14-passenger mini bus for field trips (no special license required) Full Job Summary : Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for facilitating a fun and engaging, play based learning environment for children ages 2.5-6 years of age during the school year. Essential Functions : The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. Helps Early Childhood Teacher to implement curriculum that encourages play, choice, inquiry, and learning and prepares children for kindergarten; cultivates an inviting and nurturing environment for every child Assists children’s learning progress with oversight from the Preschool Director. Maintains a safe environment for program participants and ensures that proper safety precautions are being followed. Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the Preschool Director, teammates, and preschool families through verbal and written communication. Works in collaboration with other team members and the Director to ensure consistency within and amongst classrooms. Follows the District’s preschool philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection. Performs necessary administrative duties essential for the classroom including required paperwork for state licensing (drill logs, student sick logs, medication administration logs, attendance tracking, etc.); follows all guidelines set forth by the Office of Early Childhood and CO Department of Health and Human Services. Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized classroom. Drives 14 passenger minibus for local field trips. (No special license needed) Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications. Uses proper safety precautions for all work performed and adequately cares for and maintains all District property and immediately reports any damage to Supervisor. Consistently promotes a positive, professional image of the District and provide excellent customer service at all times.

Requirements

Passion for working with young children
Positive, patient, and team-oriented attitude
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to maintain a safe and structured environment
Willingness to learn and follow early childhood best practices
An Assistant Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children during times specified in Section 7.702.46, must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: Completion of one (1) of the Early Childhood Education courses in Section 7.702.43 B, 3, with a course grade of “C” or better; and a minimum of nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Assistant Early Childhood Teachers must be enrolled in and attending the second (2nd) Early Childhood Education course,which will be used as the basis for their qualification for the position of Early Childhood Teacher; or, Completion of two (2) of the Early Childhood Education courses referenced in Section 7.702.43, B, 3, with a course grade of “C” or better and no experience; or, A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in Version 3.0 as determined by the Department.
Knowledge, understanding, and application of positive classroom management techniques.
Be highly organized, punctual, flexible, and demonstrate compassion and patience.
Flexible and positive in an intense and dynamic work environment; utilizes creative problem solving within a sometimes challenging environment; ability to make quick, rational decisions in situations affecting the safety and wellbeing of program participants and possess the ability to carry out such decisions.
Effective and clear written and oral communicator with a variety of audiences including staff, parents, and supervisors.
Ability to work a schedule that includes mainly Monday-Friday and minimal evenings and weekends.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.
Able to drive a 14 passenger mini bus and other applicable vehicles.
Understands the general philosophy of public recreation agencies and adheres to the organization’s mission.
Ability to occasionally support other recreation programming including special events.
Develop and maintain relationships with District employees, volunteers, the community, public agencies, and the private sector.
Possess, or ability to obtain, valid First Aid and CPR certifications upon hire as well as all applicable licensing requirements and certifications.
Medication administration certification, or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of hire date.
Possess or ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and be insurable by the District's carrier.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Support the lead teacher in implementing a play-based curriculum
Help create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
Encourage children’s development through exploration and guided activities
Maintain safety and follow all licensing and program guidelines
Communicate with staff and families in a professional manner
Assist with classroom organization, cleanliness, and required documentation
Participate in team collaboration, trainings, and meetings
Drive a 14-passenger mini bus for field trips (no special license required)
Helps Early Childhood Teacher to implement curriculum that encourages play, choice, inquiry, and learning and prepares children for kindergarten; cultivates an inviting and nurturing environment for every child
Assists children’s learning progress with oversight from the Preschool Director.
Maintains a safe environment for program participants and ensures that proper safety precautions are being followed.
Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the Preschool Director, teammates, and preschool families through verbal and written communication.
Works in collaboration with other team members and the Director to ensure consistency within and amongst classrooms.
Follows the District’s preschool philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection.
Performs necessary administrative duties essential for the classroom including required paperwork for state licensing (drill logs, student sick logs, medication administration logs, attendance tracking, etc.); follows all guidelines set forth by the Office of Early Childhood and CO Department of Health and Human Services.
Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized classroom.
Drives 14 passenger minibus for local field trips.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications.
Uses proper safety precautions for all work performed and adequately cares for and maintains all District property and immediately reports any damage to Supervisor.
Consistently promotes a positive, professional image of the District and provide excellent customer service at all times.