Preschool Certified Teacher - Administrator

Early Childhood Education

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,500 - $69,171  per year

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $50,500 - $118,050 per year

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join our dynamic team as an Early Childhood Educator focused on creating an enriching learning environment for young learners. We are seeking a passionate individual who is dedicated to fostering the development and growth of early childhood students. As an integral member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing instructional strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Additionally, you will play a key role in supervising staff and students, maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere, and upholding all relevant policies and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the skills and enthusiasm to support their educational journey, we encourage you to apply.

ASSSIST IN SUPERVISION OF:

Preschool Assistants, Preschool Specialists and Para Professionals

SUPERVISED BY: Director Early Childhood Department

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:  

General Education

• Teaches curriculum appropriate to early childhood.
• Plans learning, including selection of content, instructional strategies, differentiated instructions and assessments, appropriate for all early childhood learners.
• Adapts and monitors instruction to meet the learning needs of all students, increasing the probability of advancing their achievement.
• Promotes and maintains student behavior expectations conducive to learning, maximizing learning time.
• Establishes and demonstrates positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members and the community.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that meets District expectations and personal professional goals.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Participates actively in the adopted District evaluation process.
• Provides a strong foundation for the connection between home and school.
• Responsible for on-going communication or committees with parents and families.

Administrative

• Hire, schedule, supervise and evaluate preschool teacher assistants as primary preschool teachers.  Lead weekly planning and staff meetings.
• Collect and maintain required information in staff files, according to licensing regulations.
• Plan and deliver staff training for preschool staff.
• Monitor preschool site budget.
• Supervise and monitor student enrollment and required paperwork.
• Provide instructional leadership to staff. Conduct regular observations of teachers to assess performance and to gather information that will lead to instructional improvement through regular feedback.
• Responsible for implementing the laws, regulations, and standards of Special Education, Head Start, State Funded Universal Preschool Program, and State of Colorado Child Care Licensing.
• Completes administrative duties unique to early childhood program including updating annual program evaluation documents, complying with licensing agencies, as well as the
• Head Start and Universal Preschool regulations paperwork and assessment.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information, according to licensing regulations. Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.

CONTACTS: Students, parents, support staff, school staff, administrative staff, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed with CDE and holds a current ECE Endorsement and or holds a BA in related field and will to complete Alternative Licensure program. 
• Director Qualified with the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services or able to complete in the next 12 months. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

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