Preschool Instructor-Long Term Substitute

• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Strawberry Park Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  11/01/2026

Steamboat Springs School District is seeking aqualified Preschool Instructor Long Term Substitute at Strawberry Park Elementary School 11/01/2026-06/3/2027.

SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

This is a classified, hourly position, generally scheduled for 35-40 hrs/week. Based on a maximum of 10years of experience, $29.28 - $33.65.

This is a limited term position 11/01/2026-06/03/2027.

• Classroom preparation and management at the beginning and end of each day as well as the beginning and end of the school year (organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and equipment as needed)
• Plan unit themes and help prepare materials for all projects
• Create and prepare the learning environment in the classroom and outdoors to support learning
• Work with individual and small group instruction in the classroom
• Communicate throughout the day with parents using technology (meals, diapering/potty, nap, photos, etc)
• Have strong classroom management skills; maintain discipline of groups of young students
• Support, implement, and document objectives for Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Assess students three (3) times throughout the school year in preparation for Parent-Teacher conferences
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences as scheduled and as needed.
• Implement an individual behavior plan and work with early learning interventionists as needed
• Plan, prepare and implement a curriculum (lessons, activities, trips, etc) that is developmentally appropriate, in accordance with the SSSD preschool program.
• Support children and families with potty training
• Completion of monthly and daily differentiated lesson plans using thematic and curriculum learning methods; communicate these plans to lead teacher/director.
• Be familiar with all health and emergency policies of the program and be ready to implement them if necessary. Be familiar with Colorado Minimum Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers.
• Maintain and/or oversee the maintenance of portfolios for each child, including observations, checklists and samples of his/her work, and other required classroom assessments and routine forms.
• Attend all required staff meetings and recommended training programs (no less than 15 hours per year) and conferences; provide the school office manager with documentation in accordance with state requirements.
• Be flexible and willing to work with children of all ages if necessary, including supervision, play, teaching, cleaning, support with self-help skills (eating, toileting, dressing, etc)
• Create and implement individual learning plans for all students.
• Work with Nurse to ensure appropriate training of staff and review of medical needs for students.
• Ability to work cooperatively on a team with other professionals
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, coworkers, administrators and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Associate's Degree in ECE (Director qualified) with 12 months (1820 hours) of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program. Or 30 semester credits with specific courses for Director qualifications with 24 months of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program.
• Adequate mobility to perform the following tasks: sit/stand walk with students, catching running students, lift moving objects
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, MS Office and Google Suite.
• Must be able to complete minimum on-line and in person training programs required prior to working with students

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums.
• Sick and Personal Days
• Term Life insurance
• District Wellness Clinic
• *** some benefits may have eligibility requirements**

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