Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center (CCFC) is a multi-purpose facility that trains teachers, parents, and other advocates for young children. The center provides quality care and education for young children ages 1-5 (including children with disabilities). The center supports the state-approved Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Program (birth-Grade 3) that is located within the Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department. 

The CCFC is a facility for observation, teaching assignments, and research by college students and faculty, especially Teacher Education and Psychology. Finally, the CCFC collaborates with area agencies (Board of Cooperative Education Services, Colorado Preschool Program, Child Care Assistance Program) and provides training through Early Childhood Professional Training Project and other community organizations. It is dedicated to providing a model of quality early childhood education and hands-on professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
• Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
• Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities skill developments, meals, and effective transition between activities.
• Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
• Participate with children in group and individual activities.
• Form a caring, nurturing, and responsive relationship with a primary group of children and their families.
• Treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
• Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets, incident reports, parent drop-off and pick-ups, student attendance, fire drills, medication and other regulated activities.
• Demonstrate initiative—assist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as requested by Lead and Classroom Teacher and/or Director.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate expectations for young children 6 weeks through 5 years of age
• Ability to stay calm in all situations and to respond to children in a quiet, reassuring manner
• Ability to adapt, adjust and/or modify activities to meet the developmental needs of each child
• Ability to be open-minded and non-judgmental
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to manage difficult behaviors
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures
• Ability to develop healthy relationships with children and families
• Ability to establish boundaries with children and families
• Awareness of healthy nutrition practices for ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age

Required Qualifications

• Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher’ Aide qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers
• Professional Development Plan to take and complete 2 ECE classes with a grade of “C” or higher to become Teacher Assistant qualified within a year of hire.
• Experience with toddler-age and preschool age children.

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance