Early Childhood Instructor - ECE

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Job Posting Title:

Early Childhood Instructor - ECE

Job Description:

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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with Tri-County Health and CDHS regulations

Assist special service providers by being knowledgeable of and working on students IEP goals

Prepare and conduct parent conferences

Attend and participate in mandatory 15 hours of ongoing professional development in all competency areas in accordance with CDHS

Perform delegated health tasks or duties as trained by the nurse or health technician including, but not limited to, medication authorization, g-tube feedings and/or catheterizations as needed by students

Initiate weekly site reviews and complete lesson plans for classroom instruction

Perform diapering and toileting support for students as needed

Respond to and correct all CDHS violation reports within the specific timeframe given by the licensing specialist

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials, student and parent needs

Maintain students’ ongoing assessment documents, including Individual Learning Plans for students and Teaching Strategies GOLD

Report daily student attendance in Student Information System as well creating and maintaining daily sign in and out sheets for families

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Assist in supervision of Education Assistants in the classroom, includes delegation of work, training on classroom procedures, maintaining/assisting in staff file information in accordance with CDHS regulations and provide input into Education Assistants performance evaluations

Attend and participate as an active team member in IEP-related meetings

Maintain student and staff files in accordance with CDHS regulations

Purchase classroom supplies in accordance with DCSD purchasing policies

Certifications:

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

Education:

Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education

Skills:

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, Computers, Word processing and Website creation and maintenance., Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, 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

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Early Childhood Center - South

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

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.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$22.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$29.73 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$22.74 USD - $36.71 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.

Benefits:

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.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 21, 2026