Early Childhood Teacher (2 Positions), Scott Elementary School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is hiring two Early Childhood Teachers at Scott Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is classified as exempt and is scheduled for 190 days. Salary placement on the Certified Salary schedule depends on education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees may receive credit for up to ten years of qualifying contractual or work experience, subject to verification of outside experience.

The teacher provides an enriched learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The role includes providing services to students with disabilities as specified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and collaborating with related-service providers and general educators to ensure students receive an appropriate education. The position reports to the school principal and, where assigned, the department director.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses and reports student progress, maintains a safe and supportive classroom, implements IEPs, communicates with students and families, and collaborates with colleagues and administrators. Regular attendance is required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Colorado teaching license.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom-management strategies.
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Empathy and ability to build positive relationships.
• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field.
• Special education endorsement.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain classroom discipline and control in accordance with school and county policies, and ensure a safe, positive environment.
• Provide adequate supervision to protect students’ health, welfare, and safety.
• Guide learning toward curriculum standards; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Select and use instructional methods, techniques, media, and materials appropriate to learning objectives, standards, and students’ needs and capabilities.
• Regularly assess student achievement, provide required progress reports, and diagnose learning abilities, seeking district specialists’ assistance as needed.
• Implement students’ IEPs while protecting academic time and motivating students to learn and participate.
• Counsel and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents about students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Apply school and district policies and rules governing student conduct, and establish fair and reasonable classroom rules and procedures.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers, and work cooperatively with department heads and staff.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods, and assist in selecting instructional books, equipment, and materials.
• Support the district’s educational philosophy, instructional standards, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy, and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
• Accept assigned responsibility for co-curricular activities and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; promptly report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices and comply with and support school and division regulations and policies.
• Pursue professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and immediately upon hire
• Sick and discretionary leave for certified staff under Article VII of the Master Contract
• Other programs for benefit-eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level