Teacher en Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm (typically). 
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Professional l level position. Starting wage range: $42,504.00 - $48,048.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:
The Teacher, Children’s Discovery Center position is a full-time benefited position responsible for functioning as the primary and lead teacher in the assigned classroom; responsible for daily operation, planning, scheduling and supervision of the respective classroom working in partnership with Associate Teachers and CDC Director to provide a developmentally appropriate pre-school program utilizing approved curriculum resources. Teachers are expected to act as mentors for any LCCC or University of Wyoming, or any college students coming to their classrooms for observations or internships.

Position Duties

Essential Functions: – this position is exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

Maintaining active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children by providing constant oversight in all settings—classroom, playground, and during walks—while fostering trust with families and creating a secure environment to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.

• Conducting head counts regularly and frequently, especially when changing locations.
• Positioning self for optimal visibility, in strategic locations to maintain sightlines and cover all areas of the classroom or playground.
• Actively engaging with the children, maintaining proximity to monitor behavior and identify potential risks early.
• Responding to incidents, accidents, and other safety concerns promptly.
• Clearly establishing, teaching, and reinforcing safety rules, expectations, and boundaries with the children.

Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through developmentally appropriate activities and lessons, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning.

• Creating a supportive classroom environment where children feel valued and can express themselves freely.
• Planning and implementing lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate, considering the children’s individual learning needs.
• Differentiating instructions to suit all learning styles, ensuring that all children are challenged and engaged.
• Conducting and organizing informal observations to gain insights into their strengths, preferences, and areas for growth.
• Conducting formal screenings and assessments to assess children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, identifying areas where additional support is needed.
• Establishing age-appropriate goals for each child and tracking progress to ensure they are meeting or exceeding developmental milestones.
• Monitoring and documenting children’s progress, behaviors, and development over time to aid in lesson planning and communication with families.
• Encouraging positive behaviors and self-regulation through positive reinforcement.
• Introducing and helping the children apply techniques to help them manage their emotions, make thoughtful decisions, and solve problems independently.

Ensure families are well-informed about their children's progress by maintaining effective communication, fostering active participation in their child's learning through regular updates, conferences, and opportunities for classroom involvement.

• Providing regular monthly newsletters keeping families informed about what the children are learning in class, as well as other pertinent information.
• Engaging in ongoing communication at both drop off and pick up times, as well as throughout the day using the Procare App.
• Collaborating with families at conferences twice annually to set specific learning and development goals for each child.
• Creating a welcoming environment and encourage families to join activities and events in the classroom and/or center.

Ensure the facility meets high educational standards, supports continuous improvement, and retains NAEYC accreditation by managing and updating accreditation portfolios, achieving full compliance with center standards, and aligning with state early learning guidelines and regulations.

• Collaborating with staff and administrators to prepare for accreditation site visits.
• Supporting continuous improvement by identifying areas for growth in your classroom.
• Maintaining compliance with state guidelines by staying updated on regulations, aligning center policies and curriculum with state standards.

Enhance professional development by contributing to staff training sessions, ensuring staff are equipped with current knowledge and skills, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Attending and actively participating in LCCC In-Service and CDC Staff meetings.
• Demonstrating growth in teaching skills and engage in annual professional development.
• Completing 15 approved training hours annually (in addition to staff development day trainings) to stay current on best practices. Infant, Toddler, and Two-Year-Old teachers must hold or obtain the Infant Toddler Director certification.
• Setting clear, measurable annual professional development goals with administrators, and regularly reviewing their progress toward achieving these goals.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Education and Training– Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Office Procedures– Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Psychology— Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Regulatory Compliance– Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job. Please specify: NAEYC, DFS Licensing 
• Sociology and Anthropology— Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

Skills

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communication– Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Computer Software– proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Conflict Management– Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Interpersonal Skills– Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Leadership– Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams or projects, often including decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Organization– Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Records Management– Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness– Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Teamwork and Collaboration– Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

 Abilities

• Attention to Detail– The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.  
• Communication– The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports. 
• Deductive Reasoning— The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.  
• Emotional Intelligence– Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
• Originality– The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. 
• Problem Sensitivity— The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. 
• Professionalism– Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times. 
• Response Orientation– The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). 
• Time Sharing- The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information. 
• Visualization– The ability to imagine how something will look after it Is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to stand, walk, run, squat, kneel and sit while interacting with young children on a daily basis
• Employee may at times be required to intervene and diffuse angry or frustrated clients
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field of study.
• Ability to meet requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation criteria including but not limited to background check, tuberculosis risk assessment, and current proficiency or willingness to obtain proficiency in Infant/Child CPR and first aid.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field of study. 
• 2-4 years of instruction in early childhood education.

Other Qualifications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144,[email protected]. Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695,[email protected]. Updated 6/2025.

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The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

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