Preschool Teacher; PT

Under general supervision, this positionprovidesa safe,educationaland positive learning environment for participants of the State Licensed Large Center Preschool program.

* This position performs dutiesdeemedto besafety sensitive. Employees holding this positionparticipateinpre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job descriptiondoes not constitutean employmentagreement,and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Maintainsa safe,educationaland positive learning environment for participants.

• Guides and supervises program participants and assigned staff through daily activities.

• Assistsin planning and implementing a variety of preschool-age educational and recreational opportunities and associated lesson plans.

• Maintains the schedule for, and administers, when necessary, medications to participant sin accordance with State regulations and parental instructions.

• Responsible for the set-up, tear-down, and clean-up of daily activities and programs.

• Assistsinconflict and challenge resolution in relation to the program.

• Handles disciplinary situations with participant sin accordance with State regulations and parental instructions.

• Assistsin inventory management.

• Complies withall
  
  Departmental and Townpolicies and regulations as well as requirements for licensing by the State of Colorado.

• Utilizes effective written and oral communication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff, management, and the public in a positive and professional manner.

• Performs otherrelatedduties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience,certification and/or licensurerequired. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires an Associate’sDegree inEarly Childhood Education , or a related field supplemented by six (6) months of verifiable experience working with children in a child development program.

Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED Certificationswithin thirty (30) days of hire.

The Town of Parker Fieldhouse Large Center Preschool program is licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. As a condition of employment, candidates for this position must meet criteriaestablishedby Section 7.702.45 (P.50) of the Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers that provide less than 24-hour care, as they are provided now or amended hereafter.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used inoperatinga licensed child-care facility.

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices.

• Skill in the supervision of preschool aged children.

• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action using problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to ensure compliance with Town and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.?

• Ability to plan for short and long-range goals and implement techniques that will achieve those goals.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to create, plan, and implement a childcare curriculum for program agesthree (3) tofive(5).

• Ability to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education/training annually.

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background, including but not limited to CBI/FBI criminal record check, Department of Social Services Central Registry check, and a drug screen.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are…