Substitute - Preschool Instructor

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute Preschool Instructor to provide classroom instruction and foster positive interactions with students and staff. The role requires implementing the preschool curriculum and coordinating with the special education team to support students in meeting IEP goals.

Responsibilities include communicating with families, collecting student progress data, and participating in ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• First Aid & CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Group Leader Qualified - Co Dept of Human Services Education

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team.
• Plan and implement instruction consistent with preschool curriculum.
• Cooperate with special education team to help students meet IEP goals.
• Cooperate with team to develop ILPs for at risk students.
• Perform toileting duties and life skills instruction.
• Maintain data collection of student progress and confidential reports.

Job description

Substitute - Preschool Instructor

Job Description

Responsible for providing classroom instruction and positive interaction with students and colleagues. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

• Position Type: Substitutes
• Primary Location: Mountain View
• Primary One Year Only (Yes or No): No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0
• 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: $22.74 USD Hourly
• Full Salary Range: $22.74 USD - $22.74 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team.
• Plan and implement instruction consistent with the preschool curriculum and mandated components.
• Cooperate with the special education team in order to help special education children meet Individual Educational Plan goals.
• Cooperate with team members to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans for at risk students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Perform toileting duties and life skills instruction.
• Participate in ongoing formal and informal staff development.
• Maintain data collection regarding student progress/performance, including confidential reports and information.
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.

Certifications

• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
• Group Leader Qualified - Co Dept of Human Services Education: High School or Equivalent Skills:

Benefits

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

• This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 24, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

1. 1. Academic Excellence
2. 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. 5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.