Program Instructor III-Preschool Teacher-Part Year

Flynoco; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 23,873 - 32,235; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage option

457 Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Flynoco in Loveland, CO is seeking a part-time preschool teacher to plan and provide quality instruction for children aged 3-5. Shifts vary from 4 to 8 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for training or events. The program follows the Thompson School District calendar and may require work on school days out.

The salary is $17.33–$23.40 per hour, with a maximum of 10 months. A medical coverage option is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a child-related field with relevant ECE coursework.
• Alternate degree plus Early Childhood Education courses or Pyramid Model training.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with required courses.
• Three months experience with young children plus 18 ECE credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom daily.
• Perform environmental safety checks.
• Adhere to state licensing and health regulations.
• Develop and modify lesson plans linked to Colorado ELDG.
• Assess child development using observation tools and report findings.
• Engage families, maintain attendance records, and PDIS credential.
• Lead classroom activities and assist with recruitment/training of volunteers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning and organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related

Alternate degree + Early Childhood courses

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

ECE exposure with 18 credit hours + 3 months experience

Job description

Job Category: Recreation

Requisition Number: PROGR004322

Locations

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Chilson Recreation Center
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Description

Job Summary:

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:

• 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
  • General knowledge of program budget and 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:

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Three (3) months (485 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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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.

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