Early Childhood Instructor - ECE Facilitates learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3-5 years); plans and administers small and large group instruction. Develops and implements, with input from colleagues, lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for student population being served. Responsible for providing positive interactions with students, families and colleagues. Performs daily administrative functions. Adheres to all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules and Regulations for part-day Preschool Programs. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) pounds
• Frequent sitting, including on the ground or low chairs
• Occasional bending, squatting, standing, pushing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Complete and receive clearance from a Federal, State and Child Abuse background inquiry
• Three (3) years of working experience with children ages 3-5
• Experience developing and implementing preschool aged curriculum that is developmentally

appropriate and differentiated based upon students’ needs

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Assist students with toilet, diapering, feeding and other related assistance
• Supervision of outdoor play in weather that is accordance with CDHS licensing regulations
• Environment that may include potential volatile outbursts

Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 3 or higher - Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Early Childhood Credential 2.0, level 4 or higher - Preferred - Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Early Childhood Professional - Colorado Department of Human Services, Early Childhood Teacher - Department of Human Services - Child Care Division, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado, Group Leader Certified - Department of Human Services, Universal Precautions Certificate - OSHA Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education Ability to implement behavior modification techniques, Ability to run and retrieve children, if needed., Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary education team, as well as with other professionals, Collaborative team player, Computers, Word processing and Website creation and maintenance., General Office Equipment, Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice., Maintains a generally positive attitude., Observes all District policies and procedures., Strong organizational and time management skills, Understanding of young children, including children with special needs and children at educational risk., Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Regular Early Childhood Center - South No 37.5 0.94 180 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

$20.19 USD Hourly $25.89 USD Hourly $20.19 USD - $31.59 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. August 17, 2023