Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Department: Extended Learning & Community Schools
Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS within the District
Hourly Rate: $23.00/hour; $1,000 hiring bonus (two installments at 6 and 12 months)
Hours: 20-35 a week (hours vary by school and may vary due to holidays/breaks)
Applications will be accepted until June 30 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline . Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org .
Benefit Highlights:

• FREE CHILDCARE during scheduled shifts
• Morning and/or afternoon shift options available
• Paid professional development trainings
• Medical/dental/retirement benefits available for those working 20 hours/week
• Opportunities for growth within the Department and District
• Time off during School Year holidays/breaks and time off

Essential Functions & Objectives:

• Responsible for creating, implementing and fostering a positive, nurturing and organized environment leading to best growth and development of children, including but not limiting to;
• Attend required orientations, training, and staff meetings.
• Implement high quality preschool programming where students are engaged in a variety of ways.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and foster a positive environment for children.
• Use positive development strategies.
• Interpret and deliver curriculum for children in an enriching and engaging manner.
• Directly supervise play areas, create and implement activities, maintain logs and reports, housekeeping, and additional duties as assigned.
• Interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools and building community with faculty, staff, parents, visitors, and community.
• Ensure that Colorado Department of Human Services child care, District and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide accurate and timely information on program operation as requested.
• Be proactive and knowledgeable at interpreting and implementing CDHS (Colorado Department of Human Services) and Department policies.
• Assist in training for new staff members.
• Be familiar and able to maintain PDIS (Early Childhood Professional Development Information System) records and Colorado Shines guidelines.

Knowledge, Experience and other Qualifications:

• Must pass CBI (Colorado), FBI (Federal), and any Out-of-State (Federal) background checks.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to become First Aid, CPR and Standard Precautions certified and keep up with annual required certifications and training per licensing rules and regulations.
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with diverse people and organizations; strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to become familiar with the State of Colorado's Rules & Regulations for Child Care Centers.

Education & Experience:
Early Childhood Teacher qualified per the Colorado Department of Early Childhood's Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers. For additional information on requirements for ECTs, please visit: https://cdec.colorado.gov/professional-certifications
Applicants must have at least one of the following qualification pathways available for review to be Early Childhood Teacher Qualified:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A current Level 2 (or higher) 3.0 credential via Colorado Shines
• A Bachelor's Degree in any area plus ECE 101 and ECE 103 or equivalent.
• An Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours in ECE that includes ECE 101 and ECE 103 or equivalent
• A current Colorado Teaching License in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Early Childhood
• A current CDA issued by the CDA council
• 18 semester credit hours in any content area including ECE 101 or ECE 103 or equivalent plus 455 hours of verified experience working with children 2.5 to 8 years of age.
• Both ECE 101 and ECE 103 or equivalent or a current Level I 3.0 credential via Colorado Shines plus verification of 3,185 hours working with children 2.5 to 8 years

Additional Resources:
Currently, there are tax benefits available for certified ECTs and several opportunities to take ECE 101, 103, and Pyramid Plus for free through the State of Colorado!
Free ECE 101 and 103: https://www.coecstimulus.com/faq-free-101-and-103-coursework
Additional Grants and info: https://www.coecstimulus.com/
Free Pyramid Plus : https://healthychildcareco.org/programs/pyramid-colorado/training-project/
About Denver Public Schools:
The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools supports and strengthens DPS students, families, schools and communities by delivering and facilitating high-quality programs and services that extend beyond the traditional school experience. This includes out-of-school-time programs and volunteer and community partnership services. This work creates safe environments where students and families gain the tools, resources and social competencies they need to achieve success.
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS comprises nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.