The ideal candidates will have a cheerful disposition and love working with preschool-aged children. We are looking for someone who is patient, energetic, works well with a team and has a great sense of humor! Candidates are required to be qualified as an early childhood teacher through the Department of Human Services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Early Childhood Director. May receive guidance from the Early Childhood Special Educator.
Will provide coaching or training to paraprofessionals as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Provide careful and effective supervision of individual and groups of children, on and off campus, in accordance with District established policies and procedures.
Maintain and oversee a positive, developmentally appropriate, organized, and creative learning environment.
Work with individual students and small groups of students. Encourage proper behavior and maintain children’s safety and learning, through the implementation of the approved behavior guidance plan.
Provide a positive, developmentally appropriate, organized, and creative learning environment.Maintain records, including attendance.
Maintain classroom environment in a sanitary, neat and orderly manner.
Assist with snacks and other meals as appropriate including the maintenance of a cleanly environment for snacks and meals.
Attend to the physical needs of the children (i.e., feeding, toileting, resting, etc.).
Perform routine clerical tasks as needed or assigned.
Communicate positively and appropriately with parents regarding their child in relationship to the early childhood program.
Assist with parent teacher conferences.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with school staff.
Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Provide first aid and health-related services as needed.
Collect and input data for the Creative Curriculum GOLD program for all students on IEPs or in CPP, as well as for tuition paying four year olds. Data is then used to monitor student progress and guide lesson design and classroom activities to help children meet the CO State Preschool Standards.
Attend required continuing education classes and adhere to guidelines set by the District and the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Other related primary duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Preschool instructional/tutorial procedures and practices
Developmental stages and behaviors of preschool age students
Developmental and behavioral characteristics of students with special needs
Basic methods used in overseeing and directing student’s activities in a variety of age appropriate settings
Positive guidance and classroom management techniques
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
CPR / First Aid / Universal Precautions/ Medication Administration training
Modern office procedures and methods
Ability to:
Supervise a variety of student groups in a variety of settings
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Operate and use modern office equipment
Communicate with Spanish speaking families
Provide specialized enrichment opportunities for students
Work independently and with a minimum of direction
Maintain a professional appearance while at work
Interact with children in a way that is both nurturing and respectful
SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED
Hourly range: $22.35 - $27.69/hour, depending on qualified experience
Days worked: 252 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)
Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee’s wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.
With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
For more information please contact Lori Brumbaugh at [email protected].
