Floater Lead Teacher

About the role

This position is set to begin on August 17th. Work scheduled for 40 Hours a Week.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment using high quality learning experiences to advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families.
• Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
• Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
• Provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.
• Teacher Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required: Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to other locations during the workday, and must maintain a minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• Associate's degree in ECE or related field and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified. If a candidate is not currently Director Qualified, they must agree to obtain this certificate and begin the process to obtain immediately.
• Experience teaching in the early childhood education field including experience in planning and implementing curriculum, using assessments, and providing effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• First Aid and infant, child & adult CPR within the first year of employment and maintain as required.
• Meditation Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related field with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays/Breaks
• Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment ($4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees. $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.)
• Employee Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Pay

Step 1: AA Degree/ECE or related Field & DQ (Written Agreement to obtain a DQ if not held) $26.53/hr.
Step 2: Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related Field and DQ (Written Agreement to obtain a DQ if not held) $29.46/hr.

Schedule

40 Hours a Week