Early Childhood Teacher

Description

• Full-time and variable full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• All employees are required to contribute to a Mission Square retirement account in lieu of Social Security. Full-time employees contribute 10% with the District matching 10%. All other classifications contribute 6.2% with the District matching 6.2%.
• All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary 457 or a Roth IRA account.
• The District participates in the FAMLI (paid Family Medical Leave Insurance) program with all premiums paid by the District.
• All employees enjoy recreational benefits to outdoor swimming pools, an indoor community center, and open space trails. Full-time, variable full-time, and regular part-time employees are eligible for a 20% discount on recreation program registration fees and facility rental fees.
• Full-time, variable full-time, and regular part-time employees receive paid time-off and ten paid holidays.

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for facilitating a fun and engaging, play based learning environment for children ages 0-6 years of age during the school year.

The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Early Childhood Teacher and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.

A. Collaborates with the other teachers and Director on curriculum that encourages play, choice, inquiry, and learning and prepares children for kindergarten; cultivates an inviting and nurturing environment for every child

B. Assesses children’s learning progress with oversight from the Preschool Director.

C. Maintain a safe environment for program participants and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed

D. Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the Preschool Director, teammates, and preschool families through verbal and written communication.

E. Works in collaboration with other team members and the Director to ensure consistency within and amongst classrooms.

F. Follows the District’s preschool philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection.

G. Performs necessary administrative duties essential for the classroom including required paperwork for state licensing (drill logs, student sick logs, medication administration logs, attendance tracking, etc.); follows all guidelines set forth by the Office of Early Childhood and CO Department of Health and Human Services.

H. Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized classroom.

I. Drives 14 passenger minibus for local field trips.(No special license needed)

J. Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications.

K. Uses proper safety precautions for all work performed and adequately cares for and maintains all District property and immediately reports any damage to Supervisor.

L. Consistently promote a positive, professional image of the District and provide excellent customer service at all times.

Must be Early Childhood Teacher Qualified per state licensing:

An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or

university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas:

(1) Child Development;

(2) Child Psychology;

(3) Early Childhood Education;

(4) Early Childhood Special Education;

(5) Educational Leadership and Administration;

(6) Elementary Education;

(7) Family and Human Development;

(8) Family Studies; or,

(9) Special Education; or

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or

university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at

Section 7.702.45, A, 1, a, and an additional two (2) three (3)-semester credit hour

courses in Early…