Preschool Teacher

Title: Preschool Teacher

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: RRCC Children's Center

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values:
Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first‑hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but is not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

This position provides quality teaching by collaborating with Toddler/Preschool Teachers, primary caregivers, families and The Center Director to meet children’s needs in care. Plans and executes developmentally appropriate activities for primary children based on their needs and interests on a weekly basis. Keeps anecdotal records on each child and provide periodic developmental summaries. Mentors Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teachers in The Center and models quality care giving practices for students in the ECE program.

Supports family interactions by holding at least two parent teacher conferences a year with each family, conveying written information about each child’s interests and needs at least once a week. Interacts with other staff members to coordinate resources.

• Certified as Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 semester hours of college credits in Early Childhood, which includes Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies and at least 1,395 hours verified experience caring for 4 or more children under age 6, not related to individual.

• 2-year college degree in ECE which includes either Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies.

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Requires bending, vision, hearing, lifting, repetitious movement, and standing requirements.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Starting salary range for this position is $44,291 - $48,720 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full‑time, FLSA non‑exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial…