Early Childhood Instructor - ECE

Douglas County School District•Lone Tree, CO

11d•$23 - $37

About The Position

Facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3-5 years); plans and administers small and large group instruction. Develops and implements, with input from colleagues, lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for student population being served. Responsible for providing positive interactions with students, families and colleagues. Performs daily administrative functions. Adheres to all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules and Regulations for part-day Preschool Programs. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) pounds • Frequent sitting, including on the ground or low chairs • Occasional bending, squatting, standing, pushing

Requirements

Complete and receive clearance from a Federal, State and Child Abuse background inquiry
Three (3) years of working experience with children ages 3-5
Experience developing and implementing preschool aged curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and differentiated based upon students’ needs
Assist students with toilet, diapering, feeding and other related assistance
Supervision of outdoor play in weather that is accordance with CDHS licensing regulations
Environment that may include potential volatile outbursts
Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 3 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
Early Childhood Professional - Colorado Department of Human Services
Early Childhood Teacher - Department of Human Services - Child Care Division
First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
Group Leader Certified - Department of Human Services
Universal Precautions Certificate - OSHA
Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education
Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
Ability to run and retrieve children, if needed.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary education team, as well as with other professionals
Computers, Word processing and Website creation and maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
General Office Equipment
Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
Maintains a generally positive attitude.
Observes all District policies and procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Understanding of young children, including children with special needs and children at educational risk.
Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 4 or higher - Preferred - Professional Development Information System (PDIS)

Responsibilities

Respond to and correct all CDHS violation reports within the specific timeframe given by the licensing specialist
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials, student and parent needs
Maintain students’ ongoing assessment documents, including Individual Learning Plans for students and Teaching Strategies GOLD
Report daily student attendance in Student Information System as well creating and maintaining daily sign in and out sheets for families
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Assist in supervision of Education Assistants in the classroom, includes delegation of work, training on classroom procedures, maintaining/assisting in staff file information in accordance with CDHS regulations and provide input into Education Assistants performance evaluations
Attend and participate as an active team member in IEP-related meetings
Maintain student and staff files in accordance with CDHS regulations
Purchase classroom supplies in accordance with DCSD purchasing policies
Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations
Assist special service providers by being knowledgeable of and working on students IEP goals
Prepare and conduct parent conferences
Attend and participate in mandatory 15 hours of ongoing professional development in all competency areas in accordance with CDHS
Perform delegated health tasks or duties as trained by the nurse or health technician including, but not limited to, medication authorization, g-tube feedings and/or catheterizations as needed by students
Initiate weekly site reviews and complete lesson plans for classroom instruction
Perform diapering and toileting support for students as needed

Benefits

health
vision
dental
health savings account (HSA)
flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short and long-term disability
critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
voluntary 401(k)
403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
paid sick and personal time