Preschool Lead Teacher

CPCD • Colorado Springs, CO

16d • $27 - $30

About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. The teacher establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment through high-quality learning experiences and in partnership with families. The position must comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. The teacher provides a balance of group and individualized experiences that promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan, and provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and follows the program year from August through May, with summers off. It is set to begin November 2nd. Pay is listed bi-weekly: Step 1 is $2,136.00 for an Associate degree in ECE or a related field and Director Qualification (or a written agreement to obtain it); Step 2 is $2,372.00 for a bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field and Director Qualification (or a written agreement to obtain it).

CPCD provides early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program, along with health, dental, and family support services. The successful candidate must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, background screen, and drug test, including marijuana.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified status; candidates who are not currently Director Qualified must agree to obtain the certificate and begin the process immediately.
• Experience teaching in early childhood education, including planning and implementing curriculum, using assessments, and providing effective, nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Obtain First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR certifications within the first year of employment and maintain them as required.
• Obtain Medication Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain it as required.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing; physical examination and TB test are required thereafter as applicable.
• Have access to reliable transportation; if using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language relevant to the community served.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment using high-quality learning experiences and working in partnership with families.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
• Implement a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
• Provide daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays and breaks for eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week.
• Paid holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Paid breaks include one week for spring break in March, one week for fall break in November, and two weeks for winter break at the end of December or beginning of January.
• Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• CPCD pays for basic life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options and automatic enrollment in profit-sharing after one year of employment.
• Tuition assistance after 60 days of employment: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education associate or bachelor’s degrees, and $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
• Employee Assistance Program providing six free counselor or therapist sessions per year.
• Well-being program, including two hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree