Early Childhood Instructor / Teacher - Early Childhood

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Job Posting Title:

Early Childhood Instructor / Teacher - Early Childhood

    

Job Description:

We are looking to hire Early Childhood Instructors/Teachers for the following location: Meadowview Elementary, Mountain View Elementary 1-1-25 and Sedalia Elementary 1-1 25.

Facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3-5 years); plans and administers small and large group instruction. Develops and implements, with input from colleagues, lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for student population being served. Responsible for providing positive interactions with students, families and colleagues. Performs daily administrative functions. Adheres to all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules and Regulations for part-day Preschool Programs. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) pounds
• Frequent sitting, including on the ground or low chairs
• Occasional bending, squatting, standing, pushing


ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
● Assist students with toilet, diapering, feeding and other related assistance
● Supervision of outdoor play in weather that is accordance with CDHS licensing regulations
● Environment that may include potential volatile outbursts

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTORS (no CDE license):

- Complete and receive clearance from a Federal, State and Child Abuse background inquiry

- Three (3) years of working experience with children ages 3-5

- Experience developing and implementing preschool aged curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and differentiated based upon students’ needs

MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD (CDE license):

- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD LICENSURE REQUIREMENT:

- Birth to 8 Early Childhood License from Colorado Department of Education

TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

- Supervises Educational Assistant IV (EA IV) position/s as required by the Early Childhood Department

*For those without an Early Childhood Education Teaching License through CDE, the pay will be hourly. The full salary range is $22.40 USD - $35.64

*For those with a Early Childhood Education Teaching License through CDE, the pay will fall on the Licensed - General schedule and will be determined by years of experience and education.

    

Responsibilities:

Attend and participate as an active team member in IEP-related meetings

Maintain students’ ongoing assessment documents, including Individual Learning Plans for students and Teaching Strategies GOLD

Assist in supervision of Education Assistants in the classroom, includes delegation of work, training on classroom procedures, maintaining/assisting in staff file information in accordance with CDHS regulations and provide input into Education Assistants performance evaluations

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials, student and parent needs

Perform delegated health tasks or duties as trained by the nurse or health technician including, but not limited to, medication authorization, g-tube feedings and/or catheterizations as needed by students

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations

Respond to and correct all CDHS violation reports within the specific timeframe given by the licensing specialist

Attend and participate in mandatory 15 hours of ongoing professional development in all competency areas in accordance with CDHS

Purchase classroom supplies in accordance with DCSD purchasing policies

Perform diapering and toileting support for students as needed

Prepare and conduct parent conferences

Maintain student and staff files in accordance with CDHS regulations

Report daily student attendance in Student Information System as well creating and maintaining daily sign in and out sheets for families

Initiate weekly site reviews and complete lesson plans for classroom instruction

Assist special service providers by being knowledgeable of and working on students IEP goals

    

Certifications:

Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 3 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 4 or higher - Preferred - Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Early Childhood Professional - Colorado Department of Human Services, Early Childhood Teacher - Department of Human Services - Child Care Division, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado, Group Leader Certified - Department of Human Services, Universal Precautions Certificate - OSHA

    

Education:

Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education

    

Position Type:

Regular

    

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - Schools

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

 

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

   

Full Salary Range:

$22.40 USD - $35.64 USD Hourly

   

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

General

   

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

February 22, 2025