Preschool Assistant​/Leader

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
• Position Type: P02-Child Care/Group Leader-PK
• Position:
  Preschool Assistant/BASE Leader
• Reports To:
  
  PreK/BASE Director
• Position Status:
  Full-Time
• Position Class:
  Non-Exempt
• Contract Days: 177 days
• Schedule:
  
  M-F
• Salary/Pay:
  Staff Compensation & Retention Policy
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA

Sky View Academy is committed to preparing students to be lifelong learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Sky View Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character.

• Have a deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
• Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
• Engage students in thoughtful, logical dialogue on a consistent basis and build appropriate professional relationships with students.
• Differential instruction to address various learning styles.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
• Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.
• Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
• Embrace feedback from the administration in a continuous improvement modality.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Colorado State Rules and Regulations pertaining to Preschool.

• In cooperation with (and under the supervision of) a Lead Teacher, teach a classroom of 3-4 or 4-5 year old students.
• Being up to date, compliant, and knowledgeable on state Licensing Rules and Regulations and Health Department Rules and Regulations.
• Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces/items in the classroom as deemed necessary by state rules and regulations.
• Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, or Character Program.
• Monitor lunch and/or hallways.
• Other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director.

• Any ONE of these options is to be considered Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family and Child Development.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated area of study AND (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies).
  • 2‑year College Degree in Early Childhood Education (at least 60 semester hours) AND 6 months (910 verified hours) experience.
  • 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited college/university, including (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) PLUS 9 months (1,395 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way.
  • Child Development Associate Certification.
  • Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development AND (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way.
  • (2) 3 semester‑hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) AND at least 24 months (3,640 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6, who are not related to the applicant in any way.
• At least one year (1,820 verified hours) of experience in a preschool classroom *(not considered ECT qualified, may not be left unsupervised with children)*.
• Familiarity with Colorado State Licensing/Health Department Rules and Regulations.
• CPR/First Aid/Standard Precautions Certification.
• Proficient in Technology.
• Excellent Communication Skills.

• Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model, which…