Mentor Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Open Pool

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

36d•$55,000 - $56,500

About The Position

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining non-tenure track teaching positions within the CSU Early Childhood Center working with young children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. ECC teachers adhere to the mission, policies, and procedures of the ECC as well as State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. These are full-time, 12-month appointments with competitive salaries and full benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and 9 free credits of CSU tuition per year. The role of a Mentor Teacher is to provide management of the classroom, supervision of intern and practicum students, and guidance of Classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers. The role of a Classroom Teacher is to work with a Mentor Teacher to provide management of the classroom and guidance of Assistant Teachers.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in an appropriate discipline and at least 6 months (910 hours) of experience in an education setting with young children, OR
an ECE teaching license with at least 6 months (910 hours) of experience in an education setting with young children, OR
the combination of all of the following: A Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related discipline, AND At least 6 months of experience (910 hours) in an education setting with young children, AND A level IV or higher in the Colorado PDIS system.