Preschool Teacher

Cañon City Schools - Fremont RE-1 Cañon City School District; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school district as a Preschool Teacher, responsible for creating a nurturing educational environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience and education, along with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a passion for teaching young children.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

College reimbursements

Qualifications

• Must pass CDEC fingerprinting and background checks.
• 3-5 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance.
• Establish a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's in a program actively working toward a degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$44,739.00/yr - $75,161.00/yr

Start Date: July 31st for the 2025-2026 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: McKinley Elementary School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule $20.32-$21.94/hour OR 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience.Starting salary range is $44,739-$75,161.. for staff with a BA and proper licensing (Director Certification or ability to obtain in the first year).

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

QUALIFICATIONS And SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or Associate's in a program actively working toward a degree required
• Colorado Department of Education Teaching License in Early Childhood preferred.
• PDIS level 3 credential or eligible to obtain the credential required
• Must pass CDEC fingerprinting and background checks in addition to district background.
• 3-5 years experience preferred and knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred.
• Teacher must qualify as a Group Leader, meeting the Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Rules and Regulations.
• Teacher/Early Childhood Director must meet Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Rules and Regulations for Teacher and Early Childhood Director.
• Must complete First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR training within 60 days of hire and maintain as required.
• Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques or willingness to be trained.
• Some Saturday training may be required.
  
  

Other Criteria

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs).
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities

Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community.Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility.A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.

Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

To Apply

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled

Screening of Applications: Friday, May 9, 2025

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email:[e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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