Early Childhood Teacher

Overview

Join to apply for the Early Childhood Teacher role at City of Aurora

JOB LOCATION:

1300 S Chambers Cir, Aurora, Colorado

The City of Aurora is growing and seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team. We demonstrate CORE 4 Values:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. We welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

• Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs
• Lead class activities
• Maintain confidential records of children’s information and progress
• Record and monitor daily attendance
• Provide a safe classroom environment and inspect equipment/materials for safety
• Maintain classroom management and discipline according to policies and safety codes
• Provide regular communication with parents using approved tools
• Recruit parent helpers and guest speakers
• Complete assignments/assessments for Universal Preschool Program classrooms
• Create Individual Learning Plans twice a year and perform required assessments
• Conduct two annual parent/teacher conferences and additional conferences as needed
• Set up/clean up classroom as designated by Preschool Supervisor
• Routine cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of classroom and materials
• Attend meetings and workshops; fulfill all assigned training hours (15) required by the CD Childcare regulations and City of Aurora
• Occasional virtual teaching
• Maintain Colorado Shines rating standards and PDIS credential
• Market and recruit new students
• Follow all applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures and best practices from governing bodies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover all activities and may change with notice.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Education:
  
  meet the education and experience guidelines for an Early Childhood Teacher as outlined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Rules and Regulations 2.216A
• Experience:
  
  minimum experience hours as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  at least two years of experience with children in a licensed program
• Knowledge: child development, preschool curriculum, classroom management, computing skills, Colorado Early Learning Guidelines, governing rules
• Skills:
  
  organization, customer service, crisis management, interpersonal skills, planning, Windows computer skills
• Abilities: build effective relationships, handle sensitive situations, communicate effectively, manage classroom environments, promote positive guidance, problem-solve, ensure accuracy, timely task completion
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  meet all CDHS/CDOE requirements, background checks, current Early Childhood Teacher qualification or Credential Level II+, FEMA disaster training, safety trainings, ongoing professional development requirements

• Essential Personnel: may be required to work during emergencies or disasters
• Physical Demands: lift up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and other movements; vision/hearing requirements; extensive communication
• Work Environment: primarily indoor with some outdoor exposure; dust, sun, odors, and noise
• Equipment Used: standard office equipment and preschool-specific software and databases; may require use of personal devices

Equal Opportunity:
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans preference applies; drug-free workplace policy is in effect. Job references and thorough background checks are required for employment in safety-sensitive roles.