Preschool Teacher

We are searching for an experienced Preschool Teacher at our Alaya Preschool facility.

Position Title: Teacher
# of Positions to Fill: 2
Department/Program: Alaya Preschool 92000
Work Location Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus Location: Alaya Preschool
Reports to: Director, Alaya Preschool
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 80% (32 hrs/week)
Compensation: $19-$21
Application Deadline: May 20, 20224
Job Summary

The Alaya Teacher is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher and other members of the teaching team in the general supervision and management of a class of children. The number of children and staff in the classroom will depend on the classroom assignment.

We are seeking 1 Full-time (32 hours) and 1 Part-time (28 hours) position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with children ages two years to eight years under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Provides joyful grounded care and supervision for the children in the classroom and on the playground and ensures the safety of children at all times. Discipline and delight go hand in hand.
• Creating and maintaining a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Treating one’s self, teaching partners, families and children with dignity and respect.
• As part of the teaching team, assisting the lead teacher in planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, developmental needs, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning with attention to the changing needs of the children.
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and social-economic background.
• Helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Being responsible as part of a teaching team for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Participating in parent conferences, an exchange of information, on children’s school adjustment.
• Assisting in ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children, including written reports.
• Regular communication with families regarding daily occurrences in the classroom.
• Engaging as a member of the classroom teaching team in working and learning together to ensure the smooth coordination of all classroom activities and staff and student interrelationships.
• Attending all staff meetings and in-services.
• Demonstrating an investment in professional development.
• Attending all school functions and events to which parents are invited or required to attend.
• Other tasks as required.

What Naropa Requires:

• Prior relevant professional experience required:
• Experience working with young children
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• CBI, FBI, Trails and Out of State Background Checks.
• Colorado Professional Development System Training Requirements:
• Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Preventing Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Childcare Providers (FEMA Training).

What We’d Like You to Have…

• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties
• Able to relate well to young children and adults
• Ability to work well with families and staff
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

• Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s): 50 pounds
• During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 30 pounds, stand, walk, sit, run, handle/finger, bend at the waist, reach above shoulder level, kneel, crouch, crawl, interruptions/distractions, and heat/cold.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November
• Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
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