Early Childhood Instructor​/Teacher - Early Childhood

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June 2, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Early Childhood Instructor / Teacher - Early Childhood (26 - 27 School Year)##

Job Description:

Facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3-5 years); plans and administers small and large group instruction. Develops and implements, with input from colleagues, lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for student population being served. Responsible for providing positive interactions with students, families and colleagues. Performs daily administrative functions. Adheres to all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules and Regulations for part-day Preschool Programs.

Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) pounds   
• Frequent sitting, including on the ground or low chairs  
• Occasional bending, squatting, standing, pushing      ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  
● Assist students with toilet, diapering, feeding and other related assistance  
● Supervision of outdoor play in weather that is accordance with CDHS licensing regulations  
● Environment that may include potential volatile outbursts## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
** MINIMUM EXPERIENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTORS (no CDE license):**- Complete and receive clearance from a Federal, State and Child Abuse background inquiry
- Three (3) years of working experience with children ages 3-5
- Experience developing and implementing preschool aged curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and differentiated based upon students’ needs
** MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD (CDE license):**- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
** TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD LICENSURE REQUIREMENT:****
- ** Birth to 8 Early Childhood License from Colorado Department of Education
** TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISORY DUTIES:**- Supervises Educational Assistant IV (EA IV) position/s as required by the Early Childhood Department
*** For those without an Early Childhood Education Teaching License through CDE, the pay will be hourly. The full salary range is $22.40 USD - $35.64
***** For those with a Early Childhood Education Teaching License through CDE, the pay will fall on the Licensed - General schedule and will be determined by years of experience and education.**## Responsibilities:

Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Perform delegated health tasks or duties as trained by the nurse or health technician including, but not limited to, medication authorization, g-tube feedings and/or catheterizations as needed by students

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials, student and parent needs

Assist in supervision of Education Assistants in the classroom, includes delegation of work, training on classroom procedures, maintaining/assisting in staff file information in accordance with CDHS regulations and provide input into Education Assistants performance evaluations

Maintain students’ ongoing…