Preschool Instructor

About the role

The Preschool Instructor supervises and instructs children enrolled in the Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes. Plans, organizes, and implements a diverse range of curriculum, activities and programs. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Department of Human Services state rules and regulations regarding Child Care Centers.
• Provides supervision and instruction of activities for children enrolled in programs and classes.
• Provides appropriate discipline and guidance as necessary.
• Plans and coordinates the weekly curriculum.
• Ensures maintenance and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and supplies.
• Provides guidance to Preschool Activity Aides.
• Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and CPR when needed.
• Communicates with parents regarding their children daily and during parent-teacher conferences two times per year.
• Orders and purchases supplies.
• Performs clerical and custodial tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet Early Childhood Teacher qualifications per the State of Colorado licensing requirements.
• Education: Associates Degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including at least two (2), three (3)-semester credit hour courses in either: Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or, Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children; or, Obtained a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; or equivalent.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required

• CPR and First Aid Certifications are required.
• Must complete pre-service trainings in PDIS before working directly with children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices in licensed childcare centers.
• Knowledge of social service licensing procedures and child care regulations.
• Knowledge of Colorado Shines and Professional Development Information Systems (PDIS).
• Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in interacting with children and their parents.
• Ability to respond to citizen complaints/concerns with considerable tact and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, support staff, contracted personnel, volunteers, and other departments with which the position interacts.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform CPR and first aid.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment, classroom equipment, and other teaching instruments.
• Vision for reading, interpreting, and presenting information.
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees, citizens, and classroom participants.

Work Environment

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Used

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.