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Description
We are looking for someone part time Fridays 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm, and as a substitute M-F with any availability between 8:45am-3:15pm as needed.
Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Employee Benefits (benefits are based on classification):
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for facilitating a fun and engaging, play based learning environment for children ages 2.5-6 years of age during the school year.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Early Childhood Teacher and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.
A. Collaborates with the other teachers and Director on curriculum that encourages play, choice, inquiry, and learning and prepares children for kindergarten; cultivates an inviting and nurturing environment for every child
B. Assesses children’s learning progress with oversight from the Preschool Director.
C. Maintain a safe environment for program participants and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed
D. Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the Preschool Director, teammates, and preschool families through verbal and written communication.
E. Works in collaboration with other team members and the Director to ensure consistency within and amongst classrooms.
F. Follows the District’s preschool philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection.
G. Performs necessary administrative duties essential for the classroom including required paperwork for state licensing (drill logs, student sick logs, medication administration logs, attendance tracking, etc.); follows all guidelines set forth by the Office of Early Childhood and CO Department of Health and Human Services.
H. Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized classroom.
I. Drives 14 passenger minibus for local field trips.(No special license needed)
J. Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications.
K. Uses proper safety precautions for all work performed and adequately cares for and maintains all District property and immediately reports any damage to Supervisor.
L. Consistently promote a positive, professional image of the District and provide excellent customer service at all times.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Must be Early Childhood Teacher Qualified per state licensing:
An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or
university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas:
(1) Child Development;
(2) Child Psychology;
(3) Early Childhood Education;
(4) Early Childhood Special Education;
(5) Educational Leadership and Administration;
(6) Elementary Education;
(7) Family and Human Development;
(8) Family Studies; or,
(9) Special Education; or
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or
university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at
Section 7.702.45, A, 1, a, and an additional two (2) three (3)-semester credit hour
courses in Early Child Education, with one (1) course as the following:
(1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or,
(2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a
Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; or,
An Associate’s degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or
university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, which must
include at least two (2), three (3)-semester credit hour courses in either:
(1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or,
(2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a
Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; or,
A current professional teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of
Education with an Endorsement in the area of Elementary Education, Early
Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early Childhood
Special Education Specialist; or,
A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher in Version
3.0 as determined by the Department; or,
A current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) in: Center Based, Preschool; Center-Based, Infant-Toddler; or Family Child Care; or other
Department-approved credential; or,
Completion of a course of training approved by the Department and published on the Department’s approval list; and nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual; or,
Three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual; and the completion of eighteen (18) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, with one (1) course
as:
(1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or,
(2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a
Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; or,
Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of verified experience in the care and
supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are
not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of
a Colorado Family Child Care Home, a Teacher’s Aide or Teacher in a childcare
center, preschool, or elementary school. In addition, the individual must either:
(1) Possess a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or
higher in Version 3.0 as determined by the Department; or,
(2) Complete two (2) three (3) semester credit hour courses from an
accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education with one (1)
course as either:
(a) Introduction To Early Childhood Professions or has been issued
the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; Or,
(b) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been
issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion.
****All course grades used for the Early Childhood Teacher requirements must be a “C” or better.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Special Requirements:
Work and Physical Requirements:
OFFICE AND PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT: This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including but not limited to, classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, and various venues around the Denver metro area, the District’s parks and recreational facilities, and other similar inside and outside work areas. A substantial portion of this position will involve sedentary, administrative work in an office environment.
Moderate physical activity is required, including the ability to lift items in excess of 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, jump, slide, climb, pinch, grip, reach overhead, reach away from body, and perform repetitive motions.
Work is performed in all weather conditions. Positive interaction with participants, District employees, subordinate supervisors, other organizations, and the public required. Work will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.
Full Time
$55k-74k (estimate)
01/04/2024
05/24/2024