Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Parker, Colorado - Ba Gulch Campus *Internal

Position: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Parker, Colorado - Bayou Gulch Campus *Internal Candidates Only*
Description

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher:
Parker, Colorado - Bayou Gulch Campus
* Internal Candidates Only
* OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated, allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow's leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:

CAUTION:
Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff, and guest.

CIVILITY:
Every scholar, family, and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY:
We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL

EDUCATION:

Oversight and training are in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values, and virtues, and providing scholars with an environment of engaged learning.

Job Description:

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade-level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and also form common unit assessments.

Line of Authority/

Reports to:

Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Pre-Kindergarten Program Supervisor.

Works with:
Head of Schools, Principal, Assistant Principal, Pre-Kindergarten Program Supervisor, Faculty, Office Support Staff, Health Services Coordinator, Office Manager, Families and Scholars of Leman Academy.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have and/or obtain:

* CBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance

* Valid CPR/First Aid certification

* Current TB test (completed within the last 6 months)

* Abuse and Neglect training

* FEMA disaster preparedness training

* OSHA-approved Standard Precautions

* Introduction to Early Intervention and Special Education Programs

* Impact of Bias on Early Education

Qualifications

Required:

* ECE 101 and 103 required (ECE 103 substitution Pyramid Plus Approach training) or

* A current Early Childhood Professional Credential level 2 or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the ECE Department or

* A current Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the CDA Council in a Center-Based, Preschool; CO ECE Department-approved credential or

* A current Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with an endorsement in the area of Early Childhood Education. Preferred 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 area and

completion of an additional two (2) three (3)- semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education. Preferred or

One (1) of the courses must be either:

a. Introduction to Early Childhood; or

b. Guidance Strategies
-or- the Department approved Pyramid Plus Approach training

* An Associate's degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Preferred or

* Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in: 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, from an accredited college or university Preferred

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

* Plan and carry out the provided curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills.

* Prepare children for kindergarten by introducing concepts they will explore further in their long-term social and academic future.

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