Program Instructor III-Preschool Teacher-Part Year

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (457)

Medical leave

ACA health plan options

Job summary

City of Loveland seeks a part-time Preschool Teacher to plan and deliver quality instruction for 3- to 5-year-olds. Expect 4-8 hour shifts Mon–Fri with possible evenings/weekends for training and events.

Position follows Thompson School District calendar; workdays may occur during school breaks. Responsibilities include environment setup, safety checks, and collaboration with licensed staff to meet QRIS standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet Colorado state licensing requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher.
• Paths include Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in listed fields or equivalent with additional ECE courses.
• Two ECE courses or Pyramid Model training if degree not in ECE fields.
• Minimum age 18 at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom daily and conduct safety checks.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned to ELDG.
• Engage children with developmentally appropriate activities and assess progress.
• Communicate with families during conferences and maintain records.
• Assist in recruiting and training classroom volunteers and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Preschool program is a part-time, quality-rated licensed early education program. Will work alongside professional teaching staff to plan and provide quality instruction to children aged 3-5 years. Days and hours of work will vary, with 4-8 hour daily shifts Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be required for annual training hours or program events. Program dates generally follow the Thompson School District calendar, however workdays may be required on school days out and holiday breaks.

The salary range for this position is $17.33- $23.40 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Positions are part year lasting a maximum of 10 months working more than 30 hours per week with a medical coverage option only.

Essential Functions

• Classroom Environment
  • Prepare classroom daily.
  • Perform environmental safety checks.
  • Implement and adhere to all state licensing and health department regulations.
  • Report damaged, missing, or negligent items to supervisors.
  • Evaluate the classroom environment and create and modify learning centers based on assessment tools including the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) resource and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales.
• Material, Equipment, Curriculum and Program Development
  • Has a general knowledge of program budget and provides recommendations for purchase of program supplies and equipment.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, linking activities to Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines (ELDG).
  • Develop long-term, quality enrichment programming by collaborating with inter-departmental and outside agencies to bring additional opportunities or community resources to enrolled children and families.
• Child Interactions and Assessments
  • Engage all children in appropriate conversation, scaffold learning concepts and provide developmentally appropriate conflict resolution and problem solving techniques.
  • Utilize positive guidance strategies based on individualized behavior plans and inclusion of at-home behavior management practices.
  • Assess each child’s development skill levels through a variety of observational and data collection methods.
  • Link observations to goals set in lesson plans using the Colorado ELDG Observation Tool.
  • Discuss assessment objectives with families, including at annual parent-teacher conferences.
• Parent and Family Engagement
  • Demonstrate solid knowledge of program policies including enrollment and registration procedures.
  • Maintain completed child files and accurate attendance records.
  • Maintain general knowledge of Colorado state childcare licensing regulations including the QRIS resource tool.
  • Maintain online Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account and uphold credential level required for position.
  • Utilize network opportunities, stay current on changes to licensing requirements and trends in Early Childhood Education.
  • Assist with miscellaneous classroom and program administrative tasks as assigned.

Other Job Functions

• Work as the lead teacher in the Early Childhood Preschool Prep Series program as scheduled. Other duties as assigned.
• Work alongside a co-teacher to share classroom management duties. Delegate daily tasks to Assistant Early Childhood Teachers and Staff Aides.
• Assist in the recruiting and training of classroom volunteers and gives daily direction to all classroom visitors and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must meet Colorado state licensing requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher in one of the following ways:

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: Child Development, Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Elementary Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education
• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed above and an additional two (2), three (3)-semester credit hour courses in Early Child Education with one (1) course as the following:
  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education; or,
  • Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training Certificate
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development which must include:
  • Two (2) three (3) semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education. One (1) of the courses must be either Intro to ECE, Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Model Training.
• Three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Plus the completion of eighteen (18) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, with one (1) course as:
  • Introduction to Early Childhood Professions or
  • Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion.

Additional pathways to meet this requirement are available and can be found at: https://www.lovgov.org/home/showdocument?id=58928&t=638237256432333746

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.

Certifications

• Must complete provided CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration trainings prior to working with children.
• Per state licensing requirements candidate must submit a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care professional, verifying good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position, dated no more than six (6)months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of current Colorado state licensing childcare regulations, developmentally appropriate curriculum standards, and play-based teaching philosophies.
• Work independently, alongside a co-teacher, and as part of a team.
• Work effectively and diplomatically with students, parents, facility staff, and the general public
• Demonstrate sound judgment, decision making, exercise conflict resolution, and exhibit patience and creativity when dealing with stressful and challenging situations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check and identity history summary check, including fingerprint check and state licensure requirements if applicable.