Part Time Preschool Lead Teacher

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About the role

Work Scheduled for 24 Hours a Week with an AM schedule Set to begin September 14th

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.

Requirements

• Associates 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.
• Medication 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays/Breaks
• Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
• 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)$26.70/hr.
• Step 2: Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related Field and DQ (Written Agreement to obtain a DQ if not held)$29.65/hr.