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Early Childhood Teacher~ AM Preschool
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Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, 81252, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Custer County School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Daycare/Preschool/Preschool Teacher
Date Posted:
5/29/2026
Location:
Custer County Early Childhood Education Center
Date Available:
08/12/2025
Closing Date:
until filled
Early Childhood Teacher - AM Preschool
Location:
US:
CO: WESTCLIFFE
School:
Custer County Childcare Center.
Position Title:
Child Care Teacher Assistant
-Preschool Classroom
Position
Start Date:
August 12, 2026
FTE: .5 (with possibility for 1.0 FTE)
Pay Range:
Based on Experience and Education. See Salary Schedule below.
Closing Date:
Until position is filled
Paid Training
Summary:
Early Childhood Teachers, under the supervision of the Director, are responsible for creating a safe, engaging and stimulating environment for young children. Teachers support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through developmentally appropriate activities, hands-on learning experiences, intentional instruction, and implementation of district-approved curriculum. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
This position is Monday - Thursday.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate that is aligned to and enriches district approved curriculum.
- Manage daily attendance
- Support an inclusive learning environment that supports early intervention, social-emotional and or human services when necessary.
- Create a warm, friendly and cooperative learning environment in which preschoolers and families feel comfortable and secure. Provide daily individualized personal care.
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, including tri-annual parent-teacher conferences, monthly newsletters and informal communication as necessary.
- Participate in training and professional learning opportunities that allow for continued licensure and growth.
- Remain current on all required training and total number of training hours required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Work collaboratively with Custer County Early Childhood Education
- Actively participate CCECEC staff meetings, team meetings and evaluations.
- Communicate positively and effectively regarding student needs, progress and challenges with other staff members and supervisors.
- Maintain confidentiality and a high level of ethical behavior and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
- Must be an Early Childhood Teacher qualified as established under Colorado Code of Regulations 7.702.45. Must be 18 years of age and meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree from an accredited college/university with a major area of study in: child development, child psychology, ECE, ECSE, education leadership/admi, elementary education, family & human development, family studies or SpEd.
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area and an additional 3, 3-semester credit hour course in ECEC and one of the following:
Introduction to early childhood professions or early childhood guidance strategies for children or Colorado Pyramid Model Training. - Associates degree from an accredited college or university in ECE or Child Dev which must include 2 3-semester hours in either Introduction to early childhood professions or early childhood guidance strategies for children or Colorado Pyramid Model Training.
- A current professional teaching license issued by CODEC with endorsement in elementary ed, ECE, ECSE, ECSE specialist
- Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 or higher in Version 3.0 as determined by PDIS.
- Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) in:
Center-based, preschool;
Center-Based Infant-Toddler or Family Child care - Completion of a course training approved by Department & published on Departments approval list & 9 months (1,365) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children less than 8 years of age who are not related
- 3 months (455) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children less than 8 years of age who are not related to…
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