Preschool Teacher - ECE or ECSE
Starting 2026-2027 school year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).
- Applicants with a BA (or higher in any area) who are enrolled in or willing to enroll in an ECSE program are eligible to apply.
- Can be enrolled in a Teacher Education Equivalency (TEE) or Alternative Licensure program.
- Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.
Job Goals
To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
Responsibilities
- Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and meets their individual needs and abilities.
- Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces school rules and is conducive to learning.
- Guides the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
- Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
- Works with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
- Adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and licensure standards.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.
Pay
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred. One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.
Benefits
Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurances. Paid time off benefits are also included. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Schedule
186 days per year.