Early Childhood Instructor - ECE

About the Role

Facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3-5 years); plans and administers small and large group instruction. Develops and implements, with input from colleagues, lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for the student population being served. Responsible for providing positive interactions with students, families, and colleagues. Performs daily administrative functions. Adheres to all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules and Regulations for part-day Preschool Programs. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of the classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations.
• Assist special service providers by being knowledgeable of and working on students' IEP goals.
• Prepare and conduct parent conferences.
• Attend and participate in mandatory 15 hours of ongoing professional development in all competency areas in accordance with CDHS.
• Perform delegated health tasks or duties as trained by the nurse or health technician, including but not limited to medication authorization, g-tube feedings, and/or catheterizations as needed by students.
• Initiate weekly site reviews and complete lesson plans for classroom instruction.
• Perform diapering and toileting support for students as needed.
• Respond to and correct all CDHS violation reports within the specific timeframe given by the licensing specialist.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom, such as preparing class materials and addressing student and parent needs.
• Maintain students' ongoing assessment documents, including Individual Learning Plans for students and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Report daily student attendance in the Student Information System and create/maintain daily sign-in and sign-out sheets for families.
• Assist in the supervision of Education Assistants in the classroom, including delegation of work, training on classroom procedures, maintaining/assisting in staff file information in accordance with CDHS regulations, and providing input into Education Assistants' performance evaluations.
• Attend and participate as an active team member in IEP-related meetings.
• Maintain student and staff files in accordance with CDHS regulations.
• Purchase classroom supplies in accordance with DCSD purchasing policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Complete and receive clearance from a Federal, State, and Child Abuse background inquiry.
• Three (3) years of working experience with children ages 3-5.
• Experience developing and implementing preschool-aged curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and differentiated based upon students’ needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education (preferred).

Certifications

• Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 3 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS).
• Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 4 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS) (preferred).
• Early Childhood Professional - Colorado Department of Human Services.
• Early Childhood Teacher - Department of Human Services - Child Care Division.
• First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado.
• Group Leader Certified - Department of Human Services.
• Universal Precautions Certificate - OSHA.

Skills

• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques.
• Ability to run and retrieve children, if needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary education team, as well as with other professionals.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, and website creation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of young children, including children with special needs and children at educational risk.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Frequent sitting, including on the ground or low chairs.
• Occasional bending, squatting, standing, pushing.

Essential Environmental Demands

• Assist students with toileting, diapering, feeding, and other related assistance.
• Supervision of outdoor play in weather that is in accordance with CDHS licensing regulations.
• Environment that may include potential volatile outbursts.

Pay

Minimum Hire Rate: $22.74 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate: $29.73 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly
All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Schedule

• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 180 work days

Benefits

• Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• District-paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options.
• Paid sick and personal time.