Long Term Substitute Teacher Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center

Position Summary:

Linda and Ben Night horse Campbell Child and Family Center (CCFC) isan inclusive early care and education program that provides carefor children ages 1-5. The center is a state of the art building designed for observation, teaching assignments, and research bycollege students and faculty, including the department of Teacher Education and Psychology.

The CCFC collaborates with area agencies (Colorado Preschool Program, Child Care Assistance Program) and provides training through Early Childhood Professional Training Project and othercommunity organizations. It is dedicated to providing a model ofquality early childhood education and hands-on professional development opportunities.

Substitute Teachers are needed to cover teachers who are absent dueto illness or planned leave time. Substitute teachers are hired onan on-call basis and advance notice is usually provided.

Flexibility is necessary, as same-day opportunities will arise.

Hours vary from 2 to 40 per week.

• Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Assistant Teacher qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers 7.702.54 Interpretive Memorandum.
• Experience with pre-school and/or toddler age children.

• Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
• Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
• Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities skill developments, meals, and effective transition between activities.
• Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical, emotional,and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
• Participate with children in group and individual activities.
• Form a caring, nurturing, and responsive relationship with aprimary group of children and their families.
• Treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
• Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets, incident reports, parent drop-off and pick-ups, student attendance, fire drills, medicationand other regulated activities.
• Demonstrate initiative—assist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as requested by Classroom Teacher and/or Director.

Although advance notice is provided, same-day opportunities doarise

• Salary is $16.00 to $20.00 per hour

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current,professional references

Fort Lewis College accepts ongoing applications for this position

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the LaPlata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half ofthe 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achivetheir career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution,…