Early Childhood Instructor - ECE

Douglas County School District; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

HSA & FSA options

Retirement plan options

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks an experienced preschool teacher to facilitate learning in an inclusive classroom for ages 3-5 at Roxborough Primary. You will plan developmentally appropriate lessons, monitor student progress, and interact positively with students and families.

The role requires following CDHS and CDE regulations and participating in ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include daily classroom supervision, coordinating with Education Assistants, documenting

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience developing preschool curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and differentiated.
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques and work with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the preschool classroom and prepare materials.
• Maintain student assessment documents and IEP-related records.
• Attend IEP meetings and participate as an active team member.
• Manage classroom supplies, cleanliness, and alignment with licensing regulations.

Skills

Behavior modification

Assist children

Team collaboration

Computers & word processing

DAP knowledge

Organization & time management

English communication

Understanding of young children

Special needs awareness

Education

Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education

Tools

Word processing

Website creation & maintenance

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

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
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
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

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

Roxborough Primary

One Year Only

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: January 14, 2027