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19 - Early Childhood Educator (Non Director Certified)

  • Position Type:
    Support Staff/ Early Childhood Educator (Non Director Certified)

  • Date Posted:
    7/16/2019

  • Location:
    Minnequa Elementary School

  • Closing Date:
    07/22/2019

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    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - NON DIRECTOR CERTIFIED

    Title of Supervisor: Director of Early Childhood (or district designee)
    Contract Terms: 165 Work Days – 8.5 Hours per Day
    Early Childhood Educator Salary Schedule
    Non-exempt Employee
    Fringe Benefits based on PESPA Agreement

    Qualifications:

    Required:
  • Must meet the minimum state licensing requirements for Early Childhood Teacher (formally known in the district as "Group Leader") as per the Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing Division OR be able to complete minimum requirements within the first year of employment
    • Minimum requirements include two Early Childhood Education college courses (ECE 101 OR ECE 103 and any other ECE college course) and a minimum of two years (3,640 hours) of experience with children under the age of six years
  • Verified ability to lift students twenty-five pounds to fifty pounds without assistance and over fifty pounds with assistance

  • Preferred:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with 3 to 6 year old students
  • Demonstrated previous experience working with students with special needs including but not limited to Autism in an inclusive model
  • Demonstrated willingness to work with the team concept
  • Demonstrated willingness to attend and participate in school and district professional development activities
  • Demonstrated flexibility in work settings
  • Demonstrated ability to hold confidentiality
  • Duties:
  • Ensures developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) occur through an "active learning" approach and in compliance with the Colorado Department of Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs when implementing the district curriculum.
  • Responsible for overall classroom management to meet the social and emotional needs of students enrolled
  • Responsible for student assessments, including but not limited to TS Gold
  • Responsible for planning, preparing and carrying out student learning opportunities based on current and on-going knowledge of individual student needs and the goals of the preschool program
  • Responsible for adapting the curriculum and explicit/direct instruction to meet the needs of individual children identified for special education services; work with children individually or in small groups; attend special education meetings to support the development of classroom activities when requested; initiate referrals when necessary
  • Work cooperatively with team members to engage families and parents in Family Partnership Events, parent-teacher conferences, and other assigned/created parent events
  • Develop action plans when necessary and work with children to achieve independent self-help skills to include toileting, potty-training, and diapering as needed and assist students with preparing for and taking part in classroom snacks/meals
  • Recognize the needs of young children and interact with all stakeholders in a spirit of respect, courtesy, and confidence
  • Function as a preschool team member, take appropriate measures to communicate expectations effectively, offer solutions for work problems, and take action for self-improvement
  • Demonstrate understanding of job responsibilities, model appropriate team leadership skills, maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to work, appropriate appearance and dress, and observe established safety and health standards
  • Teach and interact with students in order to effectively provide early childhood education/intervention services in a multiage and inclusive preschool setting
  • Work cooperatively with parents, colleagues, and administrators
  • Where applicable, oversees the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as responding to student behaviors, addressing parent concerns, entering student attendance data in the district student information system, ensuring compliance with licensing (both for the classroom and for individual requirements; i.e., up-to-date director qualifications), health and fire regulations for preschool programs, etc.
  • Responsibilities:
    The Early Childhood Educator functions as a member of the Preschool teaching team. The Educator applies research-based knowledge of child development and the stages of learning for preschoolers to promote student growth and achievement at a rate appropriate to age and stage of development. The Educator organizes and maintains a learning environment along with varied learning experiences conducive to social/emotional, cognitive, and physical, language, literacy, and mathematical development for preschool age children. Responsibilities includes but are not limited to maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, feeding, changing diapers, documentation of individual student progress/completing data reports, and conferencing collaboratively with parents.
    Perform any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by building and program administrators.

    Physical Demands:
    Standing Frequently
    Walking Frequently
    Sitting Occasionally
    Lifting:
    Under 10 lbs. Frequently
    10 - 25 lbs. Frequently
    26 - 60 lbs. Occasionally
    61 - 75 lbs. Rarely
    76 - 100 lbs. Never
    Carrying:
    Under 10 lbs. Frequently
    10 - 25 lbs. Frequently
    26 - 60 lbs. Occasionally
    61 - 75 lbs. Rarely
    76 - 100 lbs. Never
    Pushing/Pulling Occasionally up to 120 lbs.
    Climbing Rarely
    Balancing Occasionally
    Stooping Frequently
    Kneeling Occasionally
    Crouching Occasionally
    Crawling Occasionally
    Reaching Frequently
    Handling Occasionally
    Fingering Occasionally

    Application Procedure:
    Apply online


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