Preschool Assistant​/Leader

Job Details

Job 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.
• Differentiate 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…