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Available Positions:

Homestake Peak - Full Time Preschool Assistant (7:30-3:30pm)

June Creek Elementary - Full Time Preschool Assistant (7:30- 3:30pm)

Red Sandstone Elementary - Full Time Preschool Assistant (10:30-5:30pm)

Up Valley Permanent Substitute- Full Time

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT: $15.01 - $18.01

POSITION SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT: $15.01 - $22.52

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIALIST: $15.95 - $19.15

POSITION SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIALIST: $15.95 - $23.93

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist in providing instruction to preschool students under the supervision of the Preschool Director, including small groups, large groups and individual instruction to at-risk, special needs and typically developing children.

SUPERVISED BY: Principal/Preschool Director

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS: 
1. Develops meaningful relationships with children and families. 
2. Arranges the physical environment to meet the developmental needs of the students. 
3. Follows the schedule and routines as established by the director. 
4. Considers that there are different personal family and cultural views of child behavior. 
5. Assists in designing lessons and activities to promote active child engagement. 
6. Communicates directions in a way that children can understand. 
7. Reinforces clear rules, limits and appropriate consequences for behavior as established by the program.
8. Learns and demonstrates a variety of behavior management strategies. 
9. Uses positive feedback and encouragement with children. 
10. Communicates developmental or behavioral concerns with preschool team members. 
11. Regularly records the academic and/or behavioral progress of students through portfolios, anecdotal records and program and assessment database.
12. Assists in the communication between school and parents, including home visits, parent teacher conferences and/or weekly journal writing.
13. Provide nurturing to all students, including helping children with children with dressing, feeding and changing diapers. Assist medically fragile students when necessary.
14. Maintains a orderly environment, such as cleaning classrooms after projects, after lunch and at the end of the day; does laundry and sets up classroom for the following day.
15. Performs other duties assigned by Preschool Director or Building Principal. 

CONTACTS: Students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must be willing to pursue required education to meet licensing or grantor requirements/qualifications
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
4. Coursework and training pertaining to assignment
5. Flexible schedule of availability
6. Colorado State Drivers License, availability of personal automobile, proof of adequate level of auto insurance coverage
7. Must pass Colorado State criminal background check (and FBI fingerprint check if a Colorado resident for less than three (3) years)
8. Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work

9. Bilingual Preferred

PRESCHOOL SPECIALIST
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist the director in all aspects of managing the preschool.

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Preschool/Building Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS: 

1. Perform all duties of Teacher Assistant IV.
2. Assist the director in the day-to-day tasks of managing the preschool.
3. Ensure effective and communication between the director, teacher assistants and parents.
4. Collect and route paperwork required by Social Services Department and District.
5. Complete duties necessary to comply with Colorado Preschool Program and Head Start performance standards as assigned by director, i.e. paper work, home visits, assessment and goal setting.
6. Maintain level of training required by accrediting agency.
7. Assist with record keeping related to Individual Education Program (IEP) goals.
8. Assist with all aspects of team planning.
9. Assist the Director with filing and record keeping relating to staff and students, including Individual Education Plans.
10. Assist the Director in implementing regulations.
11. Maintain level of training required annually by accrediting agency.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, administrative staff, teachers, vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Post-high school coursework and training pertaining to assignment and applicable state requirements.
3. Director qualified.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Course work and training pertaining to assignment.
6. Clerical skills appropriate to duties of position.
7. Valid community First Aid and CPR card (or acquire within 6 months of hire.)
8. TB test and physical exams (acquired within 6 weeks of employment), if applicable.
9. Must be highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Act