Part Time Preschool Lead Teacher

About the role

Give children a head start! Work Scheduled for 24 Hours a Week with an AM scheduleSet 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of early childhood development theories and practices.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays/Breaks.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.

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.

Schedule

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