Preschool Assistant Teacher & BASE Lead (Apply directly with Skyview Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt Preschool Assistant position, also serving as a BASE Lead, with 177 contract days and a Monday-Friday schedule. The position reports to the PreK/BASE Director. SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be lifelong learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service, fostering a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. SVA Preschool Teachers are expected to have a deep passion for learning and the subject matter, support the SVA vision and mission, engage students in thoughtful dialogue, build professional relationships, differentiate instruction, demonstrate effective classroom management, communicate proactively with stakeholders, understand that student learning measures teaching success, embrace feedback for continuous improvement, and demonstrate knowledge of Colorado State Rules and Regulations pertaining to Preschool.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family and Child Development
Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated area of study AND (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies)
2 year College Degree in Early Childhood Education (at least 60 semester hours) AND 6 months (910 verified hours) experience
12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited college/university, including (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) PLUS 9 months (1,395 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way
Child Development Associate Certification
Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development AND (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way
(2) 3 semester-hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) AND at least 24 months (3,640 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way
At least one year (1,820 verified hours) of experience in a preschool classroom (not considered ECT qualified, may not be left unsupervised with children)
Familiarity with Colorado State Licensing/Health Department Rules and Regulations
CPR/First Aid/Standard Precautions Certification
Proficient in Technology
Excellent Communication Skills
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model, which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community
Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical teaching methods
Passion for early childhood education
Passion for developing a whole-school culture that provides an appropriate structure for grades preschool-12
Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making, and well-developed management skills
Accountable for their own actions and decisions, as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs
Accessible with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents, and the community
Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community

Responsibilities

In cooperation with (and under the supervision of) a Lead Teacher, teach a classroom of 3-4 or 4-5 year old students
Being up to date, compliant, and knowledgeable on state Licensing Rules and Regulations and Health Department Rules and Regulations
Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces/items in the classroom as deemed necessary by state rules and regulations
Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, or Character Program
Monitor lunch and/or hallways
Other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
PERA
health
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)
457 retirement plan options