Early Childhood Educator

Arapahoe Community College; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Community College is hiring Early Childhood Teachers for various roles, including Educators I, II, and Mentor Teachers, to provide engaging educational opportunities. Candidates with varying degrees of experience are encouraged to apply, with preferences for knowledge of current educational practices and frameworks. Full-time and part-time positions available with competitive hourly pay rates. The positions focus on fostering relationships with children and families while ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in preschool education is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification needed.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and the Pyramid Model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for children.
• Foster a nurturing learning environment for students and families.
• Conduct assessments and utilize data for lesson planning.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Formative assessment

Knowledge of Colorado Early Learning Guidelines

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Teachers provide responsive educational opportunities in a nurturing, supportive environment that promote success for our youngest of learners, ACC students, employees, and the communities we serve, while working cooperatively with administration, colleagues and families. The Early Childhood Educators deliver engaging educational experiences and are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the classroom. In addition, the Early Childhood Teacher will create and maintain genuine relationships with children and families delivering best practices for each unique child. The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for planning and conducting assessments, utilizing assessment data, and classroom & individual observations to create informed, meaningful weekly lesson plans. The Child Development Center follows State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a developmentally appropriate curricular approach. We are seeking to fill both full time and part time positions. Part time positions will not be eligible for benefits. We are accepting applications for teachers with all levels of experience in early childhood education.

EDUCATOR I
Thisrole involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, fostering a nurturing classroom environment, supporting teacher candidates, and engaging families. Candidates must have an associate degree or equivalent credential in Early Childhood Education, and one year of preschool experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Creative Curriculum and the Pyramid Model.

EDUCATOR II
This role includes designing and implementing developmentally appropriate, differentiated instruction; mentoring teaching partners and observers; and fostering strong family and community relationships. Candidates must have an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent credential), and three years of preschool teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Creative Curriculum, the Pyramid Model, and director qualifications.

MENTOR TEACHER
This role leads instruction and mentors Educator I and II staff at the Child Development Center. This role includes modeling best practices, guiding curriculum and assessment using Creative Curriculum, the Pyramid Model, and Teaching Strategies GOLD, and supporting professional growth. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, and hold or obtain director qualifications.EDUCATOR I

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, which must include at least two, three-semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education; one of the courses must either be Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies, OR
• Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher in Version 3.0, OR
• Current professional Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
• A minimum of one year experience in a preschool classroom planning engaging learning experiences.
• Working knowledge of Colorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines and/or Colorado Academic Standards for Preschool
• Knowledge and ability to implement Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare
• Experience utilizing authentic assessment strategies to collect and document growth and development using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Utilizes formative assessment to drive instruction and intentionally plan integrated lesson designs.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and/or experience implementing Creative Curriculum in the classroom.
• Knowledge and/or experience implementing the Pyramid Model Social and Emotional Framework.
• Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
• Completion of, or the ability to complete, training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS).

EDUCATOR II

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, which must include at least two, three-semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education; one of the courses must either be Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies, OR
• Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level IV or higher in Version 3.0, OR
• Current professional Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist.
• Three years’ experience in a preschool classroom planning engaging learning experiences.
• Experience implementing Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare.
• Experience utilizing authentic assessment strategies to collect and document growth and development using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Utilizes formative assessment to drive instruction and intentionally plan integrated lesson designs.
• Working knowledge and ability to implement the NAEYC standards.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and/or experience implementing Creative Curriculum in the classroom.
• Knowledge and/or experience implementing The Pyramid Model Social and Emotional Framework.
• Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
• Completion of, or the ability to complete, training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS).

MENTOR TEACHER

• Associate degree in early childhood education and 6+ years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer, mentor, coach, or administrator; OR
• Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 4+ years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer, mentor, coach, or administrator; OR
• Master's degree in early childhood education, or a related field and 2+ years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer, mentor, coach, or administrator.
• Deep understanding of research, data, and child outcomes tracking and progress monitoring and experience implementing with the ability to train and mentor on, using Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare.
• Currently hold, or can obtain, a Colorado Coaching Credential and Reflective Supervision certificate.
• Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
• Experience implementing, and the ability to train and mentor on, Creative Curriculum and The Pyramid Model Framework in the classroom.
• Proficiency in utilizing and understandingColorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines and/or Colorado Academic Standards for Preschool.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity working in a program with a NAEYC accreditation
• Completion of, or the ability to complete, training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS).

All applicants mustsubmit:

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC weseekto hire candidates thatdemonstratea commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current orpreviousprofessional responsibilities.

This position is expected to close on July 31st, but the posting may be extended to meet staffing needs.

Educator I have an hourly pay rate of $20.38 - $22.83
Educator II have an hourly pay rate of $22.65 - $25.37
Mentor Teachers have an hourly pay rate of $25.16 - $28.19