Preschool Assistant Teacher

Flagstaff Academy seeks a Preschool Assistant Teacher or Aide for the  school year. This role will be part-time, flexible hours in our 3-year old morning half day program. We would prefer someone M-F from 7:45-12:00 pm, but are flexible.

The candidate is responsible for monitoring student attendance, safety, and guidance, ensuring a fun, enriching, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher with implementing a balanced curriculum, including educational, enrichment, and recreational activities for children. They'll also assist in maintaining compliance with state and local regulations, promoting good relationships with parents, and supporting the surrounding school community.

Knowledge and adherence to state licensing requirements for early childhood classrooms is critical for this role. These would include (but not limited to) staff/student ratios, maintaining cleaning/storage/facility requirements in the classroom, sign-in/out procedures, and name to face documentation.

The position requires close collaboration with team members to ensure meaningful support for students in content and behavior management.

We seek a talented educator who can inspire both students and teachers while equally being inspired by our mission -- "where science and technology take flight."

The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

Specifically, we seek an educator with:

• Prior experience with children, preferably 3-5 years of age
• Ability to follow Flagstaff Academy policies and procedures
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, including a positive attitude, growth mindset, and desire to work with a team.
• Willingness to work closely with families (e.g., regular communication and parent meetings where needed)
• Ability to form positive relationships with 3-5 year olds
• Patience when working with children that may have challenging behaviors is highly desired.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques.
• Knowledge around state licensing requirements for early childhood classrooms (e.g., rules around ratios etc.)

The candidate's pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction. Experience with Creative Curriculum and TSG preferred but not required.

• Preferred qualifications as an assistant teacher through Colorado Shines PDIS/State Licensing Requirements. We are also willing to bring on a teacher's aide to train and guide towards becoming assistant certified.
• CPR, first aid, universal precautions, medication administration, and mandatory reporting certifications required within 90 days of hire date
• Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through

Located in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.

Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont's premier science and technology school. Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The Flagstaff Academy guiding principles are:

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee.
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
• Welcome a diverse student population.
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

Salary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.

• Medical & Rx
  - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans, a PPO or a HDHP, with prescription coverage through Optum Rx.
• Teledoc
  - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and behavioral health visits via video or telephone.
• Dental
  - Dental insurance is…