Preschool Teacher

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lakewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Colorado PERA retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Academic/volunteer activity leave

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College seeks a Preschool Teacher for the RRCC Children's Center at the Lakewood Campus. The role collaborates with Toddler/Preschool teachers, caregivers and the center director to meet children’s needs and plan developmentally appropriate weekly activities.

You will mentor assistants, maintain progress records, and conduct parent conferences while coordinating with colleagues to provide quality care in an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires CDA or 12 college credits in ECE with 1395 hours of caregiving experience for 4+ children.
• Preferred: 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education including Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and families to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain anecdotal records and provide periodic developmental summaries.
• Mentor Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teachers and model quality care.
• Hold at least two parent-teacher conferences per year and share updates weekly.
• Coordinate with staff to support children’s needs.

Skills

ECE knowledge

Child development

Communication

Education

CDA or 12 sem hrs ECE

2-year ECE degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Preschool Teacher

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: RRCC Children's Center

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Who We Are

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary

This position provides quality teaching by collaborating with Toddler/Preschool Teachers, primary caregivers, families and The Center Director to meet children’s needs in care. Plans and executes developmentally appropriate activities for primary children based on their needs and interests on a weekly basis. Keeps anecdotal records on each child and provide periodic developmental summaries. Mentors Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teachers in The Center and models quality care giving practices for students in the ECE program. Supports family interactions by holding at least two parent teacher conferences a year with each family, conveying written information about each child’s interests and needs at least once a week. Interacts with other staff members to coordinate resources.
*This position is open until filled. Candidates selected, will be interviewed*

Required Qualifications

• Certified as Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 semester hours of college credits in Early Childhood, which includes Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies and at least 1,395 hours verified experience caring for 4 or more children under age 6, not related to individual.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year college degree in ECE which includes either Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Requires bending, vision, hearing, lifting, repetitious movement, and standing requirements.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Starting Salary

Starting salary range for this position is $44,291 - $48,720 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Benefits

At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.