2026/2027 District-Wide Preschool Enrichment Instructor - CO Dept. of Early Childhood Lead Teacher Q

Durango School District is accepting applications for one (1) Preschool Enrichment Instructor - CO Dept. of Early Childhood Lead Teacher Qualified positions. 27 hours per week, 3 hrs/day on Monday, and 8 hours/day Tuesday - Thursday. This is a Districtwide position. Must meet Lead teacher qualified under Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials by the start date of the position. Includes benefits and begins August 17, 2026.

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a $1,215 one-time FTE pro-rated bonus! (Note, bonus pro-rated for late start and FTE)

Job Title: Preschool Enrichment Instructor Pay Grade: ESP Schedule

Job Family: FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Support Services Prepared Date: March 16, 2023

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY: Work with the CDE Licensed Preschool Teacher to assist in delivering the district's curriculum and provide enrichment opportunities to extend students learning while meeting the needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

• Utilize effective teaching practices to implement the preschool curriculum. Create an engaging classroom environment that meets the needs of the whole child. Modify the environment and activities as necessary to address individual student differences and developmental levels.
• Assist in implementing each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and ensure that appropriate classroom adaptations and modifications are made for students. Assist in monitoring each student's IEP including goals and benchmarks, and perform ongoing assessments including documenting progress.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, and implement enrichment opportunities for preschool students.
• Perform other program administration tasks such as registering students, completing required reports, etc.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, County Health Department; and the school district's policies and regulations.
• Comply with laws and regulations by maintaining student files; ensuring that classrooms and programs comply with District, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Implement curriculum-based assessments for all students; analyze data; drive databased decisions around programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Lead teacher qualified under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials. Lead teacher qualifications require 1 of the following:

• Bachelors: EL ED, ECE, family child development, child psychology
• Bachelors in unrelated and 2 ECE courses
• AA in ECE
• Credential Level 3, no additional experience
• 2-year college degree, w/2 ECE courses, and 6 months experience
• 12 semester hours w/9 months of experience
  
  

EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in a preschool program preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Lead teacher qualified under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials. CPR and First Aid training preferred at hire; required within three months of hire. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within three months of hire. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Experience with parent communication and involvement.
• Familiar with the Colorado Academic Standards for preschool.
• Experience with conducting student observations and providing authentic assessments.
• Ability to use effective interventions for at-risk learners.
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Experience in data collection and data analysis.
• Ability to assist in developing and support the behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems.
• Non-violent and physical intervention techniques
• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Knowledge of first aid skills
  
  

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.
• Operating knowledge of assistive technology for communication preferred.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
  
  

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.