Early Childhood Teacher South Table Mountain Preschool Inclusive faith-based preschool where we

SOUTH TABLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION

Must meet basic requirements for

Early Childhood Teacher asstatedin the Colorado

Department ofHuman Services
- Office ofEarly

Childhood Rules Regulating Child Care Centers.

Ability to relate positivelywithyoung children in a mature and responsible manner.

Previous teaching, assistant teacher or classroom experience with a quality preschool, childcare center or church nursery is preferred.

Certification or degree related to early childhood, preschool or elementary education is desirable, but not mandatory.

Knowledge as a parent or frompreviouswork experience of the social,emotional,and creative needs of young children.

Passes Federal and State Criminal Background checks, as well as TRAILS-Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check and Sex Offender Background Check.

• Is responsible forthe overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Submitstimelylesson plans and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using theSTMPcurriculum outlines and materials.
• Plans with the director forallrequiredparent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity,exploration and decision-making bythe children.
• Ensures that all class bulletin boardsare current andprovidethe families with an overview of the material taught.
• Provides the children with verbal praise and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common useareasand playground.
• Assist sand coordinates snacks, meals,naptimeand bathroom activities.
• Is familiar with and knowledgeable of theSTMPPolicies and Procedures.
• Maintains theSTMPprofessional attitude and work behavior.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions asdeterminedby the Director.
• Observes all rules and regulations ofSTMPand the local, state, or federal regulatory agencies pertaining tothe health,safetyand care of children.
• Maintains a professional personal appearance.
• Assistsin other capacities asdeterminedby the Director.
• Follows the schedule asdeterminedby the Director.

• Submit an Employee Health form, signed and dated by your physician, that you are healthy and able to perform the essential functions of the job of a teacher of young children.
• Complete basic First Aid/CPR Training, Standard Precaution sand other staterequiredtrainings(Annually).
• Complete all required one-time, annual and Continuing Education classes andtrainingsthroughout the year.

• A lead teacher reports directly to theSTMPDirector.
• Pay Range starting $20-$24/hour dependent on education,experience and qualifications.
• Potential 20-35hrs/week