Early Childhood Instructor

Certifications

• First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
• Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

• Occasional lifting, 5 to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

• Design and maintain a physical and programmatic environment that appropriately supports and nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all children in an inclusive classroom. This includes planning and implementing instruction consistent with the preschool curriculum, mandated components, and district initiatives.
• Develop and implement written plans for the daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas for a group of children, including those identified with disabilities.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, team, school, and school district community, including contributing to IEP meetings and cooperating with the special education team to help children meet IEP goals.
• Comply with all Colorado State Licensing requirements and observe all district policies and procedures, including meeting attendance standards and working the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Participate in ongoing formal and informal staff development.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers to establish educational and social goals based on the composition of the children enrolled in accordance with Colorado State Licensing and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).
• Assist ECE administration in day‑to‑day supervision of staff in their own classroom through delegating, training, and providing insight and guidance.
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students to conduct family conferences, advise families of progress, and collaborate on activities that improve needed areas.

High School or Equivalent

Regular

Cougar Run Elementary

40 hours per week, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Minimum Hire Rate: $22.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $29.73 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Position will be open until filled, but not open past October 15, 2026.