Early Childhood Instructor / Teacher - Early Childhood (26 - 27 School Year)
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 ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: ● 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
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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Birth to 8 Early Childhood License from Colorado Department of Education
- Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 3 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
- Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education
- First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
- Universal Precautions Certificate - OSHA
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 4 or higher - Preferred - Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
- Early Childhood Professional - Colorado Department of Human Services
- Early Childhood Teacher - Department of Human Services - Child Care Division
- Group Leader Certified - Department of Human Services
Responsibilities
- Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- 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
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials, student and parent needs
- 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
- Maintain students’ ongoing assessment documents, including Individual Learning Plans for students and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Attend and participate as an active team member in IEP-related meetings
- Assist special service providers by being knowledgeable of and working on students IEP goals
- Initiate weekly site reviews and complete lesson plans for classroom instruction
- Report daily student attendance in Student Information System as well creating and maintaining daily sign in and out sheets for families
- Maintain student and staff files in accordance with CDHS regulations
- Prepare and conduct parent conferences
- Perform diapering and toileting support for students as needed
- Purchase classroom supplies in accordance with DCSD purchasing policies
- Attend and participate in mandatory 15 hours of ongoing professional development in all competency areas in accordance with CDHS
- Respond to and correct all CDHS violation reports within the specific timeframe given by the licensing specialist
Benefits
- This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
- This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
