FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY
Preschool Assistant Teacher

Overview of Position

Flagstaff Academy seeks a Preschool Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in the operation of the Wraparound (ages 3-5) Preschool/Child Care Program. The Assistant Teacher will work in close collaboration with staff to ensure that there is meaningful support for students in content and behavior management.

Qualifications sought:

We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers, and be inspired by our mission – “where science and technology take flight.” The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic classroom experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

Specifically, we seek an educator with:

• the ability to work collaboratively,
• excellent communication skills,
• a willingness to work closely with students and staff,
• experience using technology in the classroom,
• The candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Group Leader qualified through the Colorado Department of Human Services
• Colorado Department of Human Services 15 hours of training (can be completed within 6 months after hire).

Specifically, we seek the following:

• Interest in supporting children to succeed and find joy in their educational experience
• Experience working with a preschool children
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a joyful and flexible and creative mindset in the workplace
• Ability to follow Flagstaff Academy policies and procedures
• Ability to accept continuous feedback improvement strengths and growth areas to build upon impact with students.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, have a flexible mindset, and demonstrate helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school
• Qualifications: Proof of successful completion of the Praxis Paraprofessional or Child Care Worker

Who We Are:

Flagstaff is a PreK-8 public charter school with an onsite pre-school. In operation since 2005, Flagstaff Academy is now in its 17th year of operation. In 2005-2006, we had 216 students and 23 faculty and staff. Currently, we have approximately 850 students and 95 faculty and staff (300% student growth). As a semi-autonomous school of choice, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and other community members. We are governed by a contract between the members of the charter school community and the local school district. Charter schools in Colorado enjoy more flexibility than district public schools and are held accountable to the Colorado Department of Education and their authorizer. For Flagstaff Academy, this is the St. Vrain Valley School District.

Mission

Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

Flagstaff Academy's Guiding Principles

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
• Supply opportunities for scientific and technological exploration.
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee.
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
• Welcome a diverse student population.
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $16-18/hour, depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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