Early Childhood Education Instructor - Fox Hollow Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Instructor facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom serving children ages 3 to 5½. The instructor plans and administers small- and large-group instruction, forms and implements student educational programs, and supports and follows through on individual education plan (IEP) goals and accommodations. The role also involves daily classroom administration, including preparing materials, disinfecting the room and toys, writing progress reports, attending IEP-related meetings, and completing related clerical duties. The instructor communicates with district staff and student guardians about student progress, conducts parent conferences, and attends to students’ personal needs, including lifting, diapering, and custodial or toilet training. The instructor plans, implements, and monitors student educational programs; supervises children and para-educators; and helps maintain a safe, nurturing, orderly classroom. The role collaborates with special educators and other professionals, participates in IEP meetings and professional development, maintains student records and assessment data, and helps oversee classroom operations and playground activities. The position may require a work location change to meet organizational needs and involves working indoors and outdoors in a school district environment.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting.
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
One year of early childhood education, preschool teacher or instructor, or educational assistant/para experience.
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher qualification; verification letter required.
First Aid/CPR certification or completion of an introductory First Aid/CPR class.
Registration in the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS).
Basic knowledge of office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic word-processing skills.
Intermediate interpersonal relations skills.
Ability to follow federal and state licensing rules and regulations.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, including an interdisciplinary special education team and other professionals.
Ability to implement behavior modification techniques and manage volatile or stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
Three years of preschool teaching experience.
Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Director certification.
Colorado Shines PDIS 3.0 Level 2.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and monitor each student’s educational program; supervise students and facilitate developmentally appropriate small- and large-group activities.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, orderly classroom with accessible, age-appropriate materials.
Supervise para-educators by delegating, training, directing, and assigning work, resolving problems, encouraging professional growth, and, when applicable, providing performance input to the Director of Early Childhood Education.
Attend and participate in student IEP meetings; collaborate with special educators and support IEP goals and accommodations through planning and student activities.
Attend licensing meetings with the school nurse.
Oversee daily classroom operations, including preparing materials and toys, student discipline, attendance, progress notes, correspondence books, food handling and sanitation, and students’ personal needs.
Supervise children on the playground, handle emergencies and injuries, and plan and implement large-motor activities.
Write student progress reports, conduct parent conferences, and communicate with guardians and district special educators about student progress and issues.
Complete Inter-Rater Reliability, collect student data, enter information into My Teaching Strategies (TS GOLD), and meet state-mandated checkpoint deadlines.
Purchase classroom supplies according to district guidelines.
Attend professional development trainings and professional learning communities.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.