Early Childhood Teacher for Preschool

This is an ongoing recruitment process with no specific closing date; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pay

$18.75 - $23.45 per hour

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Sheridan, as well as unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel, and a nature center. Additionally, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, over 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment.
• Work directly with children and parents on a daily basis, providing quality customer service.
• Visually and audibly supervise children in a variety of situations.
• Work productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, or Special Education.
• OR Associate’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and six (6) months of verified experience working with children in a child development program.
• Must meet appropriate Group Leader requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services upon hire.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions.
• Complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually.
• Satisfactory criminal background check, including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review, as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
• Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
• Complete all necessary trainings required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood within thirty (30) days of employment.

Skills

• Professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Knowledge of child care programming, recreation, safety, and emergency first-aid procedures.
• Strong program management and customer service principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to take direction well.

Benefits

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools.
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week).
• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedules.