Classroom Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Classroom Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Open Pool

Working Title: Classroom Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Open Pool

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position: No

Posting Number: 202401142AP

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2025.

Description of Work Unit: Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The CSU Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a laboratory school with a three-fold mission to a) offer a developmentally appropriate, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment for young children; b) prepare university students for careers in the field of early childhood; and c) provide opportunities for research related to children, families, and early childhood education. Each year, the ECC serves approximately 150 children (ages 6 weeks to 6 years), while simultaneously training students from various departments across the CSU campus including Food Science and Human Nutrition; Human Development and Family Studies; Occupational Therapy; the School of Education; and the School of Theatre, Music and Dance.

Housed within CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the ECC has been serving children and families in the Fort Collins community since 1929 and is dedicated to working in partnership with families to ensure a quality educational experience for children. We are a Reggio Emilia-inspired program, providing an emergent approach to educating children that is play-based and child-directed.

Position Summary: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining non-tenure track teaching positions within the CSU Early Childhood Center working with young children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. ECC teachers adhere to the mission, policies, and procedures of the ECC as well as State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.

These are full-time, 12-month appointments with competitive salaries and full benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and 9 free credits of CSU tuition per year. The role of a Classroom Teacher is to work with a Mentor Teacher to provide management of the classroom and guidance of Assistant Teachers. The role of a Mentor Teacher is to provide management of the classroom, supervision of intern and practicum students, and guidance of Classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline OR, will have a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline by the hire date OR, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of related experience, OR, have an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification, with a minimum of 1 year experience in a Reggio Emilia Inspired Early Childhood Setting.
• A minimum of 6 months (910 hours) of experience in education settings with young children.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications for a Classroom Teacher include experience in a Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood setting.
• Other preferred qualifications include ECE teaching license, a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential of IV or above.

Diversity Statement: Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit (upload) the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• (Optional) either an ECE teaching license or a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential of IV or above
• Names and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

This pool will remain active through June 30, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that date must reapply.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Search Contact: Katherine Hawkins, [e-mail]

EEO Statement: Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker.

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