Preschool Enrichment Instructor-CO Dept of EArly Childhood Lead Teacher

Preschool Enrichment Instructor – CO Dept of Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Durango School District 9‑R is accepting applications for one (1) Preschool Enrichment Instructor (Lead Teacher) position. This role is 36 hours per week, 4 hours per day on Monday, and 8 hours per day Tuesday through Friday. Qualified under Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials by the start date. Includes benefits and begins September 15, 2025.

• Job Title: Preschool Enrichment Instructor
• Pay Grade: –
• Job Family: –
• FLSA Status: Non‑exempt
• Department: School
• Preparation Date: March 16, 2023

• SUMMARY: Work with the Licensed Preschool Teacher to assist in delivering the district's curriculum and provide enrichment opportunities to extend students' learning while meeting the needs of all students.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

• Utilize effective teaching practices to implement the preschool curriculum. Create an engaging classroom environment that meets the needs of the whole child. Modify the environment and activities as necessary to address individual student differences and developmental levels.
• Assist in implementing each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and ensure appropriate classroom adaptations and modifications are made for students. Assist in monitoring each student's IEP, including goals and benchmarks, and perform ongoing assessments, including documenting progress.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, and implement enrichment opportunities for preschool students.
• Perform program administration tasks such as registering students, completing required reports, etc.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, County Health Department, and the school district's policies and regulations.
• Maintain student files; ensure classrooms and programs comply with District, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Implement curriculum-based assessments for all students; analyze data; drive data‑based decisions around programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lead teacher qualified under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials.
• Lead teacher qualifications require one of the following:
• Bachelor's: EL, ED, ECE, family child development, child psychology (or related).
• Unrelated bachelor's degree with 2 ECE courses.
• AA in ECE.
• Credential Level 3, no additional experience.
• 2‑year college degree with 2 ECE courses and 6 months experience.
• 12 semester hours with 9 months of experience.
• Experience:
  
  3 years in a preschool program preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, & registrations:
  Lead teacher qualified under Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing rules or willing to acquire credentials.

• Familiar with the Colorado Academic Standards for preschool.
• Experience with conducting student observations and providing authentic assessments.
• Experience with parent communication and involvement.
• Ability to use effective interventions for at‑risk learners.
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Experience in data collection and data analysis.
• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid skills.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.

Durango School District 9‑R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national…