ECT - Early Childhood Teacher (CDEC)

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

About the role

Provide a developmentally appropriate Universal Preschool Program (UPK) in an inclusive classroom serving 3, 4, and 5-year-olds that may have a disability, may be typically developing, or may be at risk for delays in learning and development. Collaborate with team members including early childhood teachers and assistants as well as special education related service providers to plan appropriate learning experiences and to carry out ongoing child assessments in accordance with district and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with team members, design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, learning environments, and daily routines that support positive outcomes for young children.
• Facilitate play-based learning opportunities that support individual child goals.
• Interact with children using positive guidance strategies to minimize challenging behaviors.
• Use Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines to inform program design and implementation.
• Perform clerical duties related to State licensing, Results Matter, TS Gold Universal Screening, Colorado Shines, and other related work.
• Follow guidance from special education service providers for modifying activities, implementing accommodations, and using assistive technology effectively.
• Use ongoing authentic assessment to monitor child progress, inform planning, and meet district and state reporting requirements.
• Prepare learning materials, update learning centers, maintain classroom supplies, and maintain a clean educational environment in accordance with all state and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with team members to help keep families informed about classroom news and important resources available in the district and the community.
• Respond to family questions and concerns.
• Schedule and complete family conferences aligned with district and elementary school protocols to share child progress.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with early childhood education administration to assist with training, supervise, and support early childhood teacher assistants (ECTA) and/or Preschool Site Aides, including high school ECE students enrolled in an approved Adams 12 training program.
• Assist with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, safety monitoring, toileting and/or diapering, specialized dietary requirements, assisting with meal service and clean-up, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse.
• Meet weekly with classroom teams to plan lessons, review child progress, and strengthen coordination of team dynamics.
• Participate in school-level professional development and trainings.
• Participate in required early childhood education professional development activities and maintain up-to-date certification in district and state-required areas.
• Perform financial responsibilities by submitting timely purchase reports for supplies and materials using district information technology systems.
• Perform assigned duties pertaining to current and relevant programming models.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be Early Childhood Teacher qualified consistent with Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations (proof required).
• Experience with preschool-age children required.
• Experience with implementation of curriculum, lesson planning, and data collection.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Provide Professional Development Information System (PDIS) credential.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of entering position.
• Universal Precautions and Medication training required within three months of entering position.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination required prior to commencement of job duties, with yearly examinations thereafter.
• Interrater Reliability (IRR) training 3 times a year.

Pay

Hourly range: $21.87 - $27.64 (Grade G8, Step 1 - Step 9). Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position and can advance up to Step 8 based on previous experience.

Schedule

Standard hours per week: 40 (FTE: 1.0). Months per year: 9.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• Retirement plans: 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) available immediately upon hire.