Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education; ECE

Position: Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education (ECE)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221.

, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

Position is for the  school year.

POSITION: Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education (ECE)

LOCATION: Preschool on Poze

PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $18.26 - $39.33 per hour

CALENDAR: 188 days, 8 hours per day

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal


SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
At Preschool on Poze, Mapleton’s littlest learners begin to build a strong foundation for their academic journey through caring, supportive, and expert early childhood teachers. As a community leader in early childhood education, Mapleton proudly offers inclusive, engaging, and supportive toddler and preschool programs led by compassionate experts in early childhood education (ECE).

Each preschool classroom is staffed by a highly qualified and licensed teacher to assure our early childhood education programming is grounded in education and every classroom experience is a learning experience. Our ECE curriculum is grounded in the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, and we provide a compassionate, supportive and encouraging environment for students to practice and develop important social and emotional skills.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Preschool on Poze.


WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.


SUMMARY:
Assist teacher with supervising and instructing students ages 3-5 years as needed, reinforcing positive behavior and life skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining documentation, managing student health and/or special needs, requiring experience and education in one of the following specialties:
Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum; engage students in activities, utilizing educational materials and equipment; reinforcing positive life skills and socialization. Support parents at school functions and provide periodic student progress information. Create a positive, nurturing, and safe child centered environment.

Work with students closely to support their health care needs, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children; caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations.

Participate in the supervision and overall health and well-being of all students in the classroom.

Participate in all required and appropriate in-services, building and department meetings, training, and/or school functions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

Preschool paraprofessionals are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment.
• Applicants currently enrolled or attending classes in Early Childhood Education will also be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• ECT or Group Leader qualified.
• First Aid and CPR certifications
• Standard Precautions and Medication Administration may be required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Must have Early Childhood Teacher qualifications through the Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing. The minimum requirements as established by the Division of Child Care, Colorado Department of Human Services: two 3 credit college semester hours in Early Childhood Education- one class either being Introduction to Early Childhood (ECE
101), or Guidance Strategies (ECE
103) and the second must be Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice (ECE 111). Expanding Quality in Infants and Toddlers (EQIT) is also an acceptable class. Applicants with Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified preferred. Applicants currently enrolled or attending classes in Early Childhood Education will also be considered. Must…