Preschool Teacher

Position:Teacher - Preschool/Early Childhood Education (part-time)

Rate: $20.40/hour

Application Deadline: 2/17/2025

Foothills is looking for Part-Time Full Day Teachers and Part-Time Half Day Teachers to assist with the administration and delivery of preschool programs, all while maintaining a safe recreational and learning environment for the children. The Teacher must demonstrate leadership skills, be a positive role model to the children and have effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with the children, parents, and supervisors. The Teacher must be organized, creative with class projects and have a genuine interest in working with children.

Full Day - This is a part time position in our Full day program. The program runs M-F from 7:00am-6:00pm 52 weeks a year. This position requires occasional evening and weekend events as well as annual full day trainings.

Half Day - This is a part time position that follows the Jeffco School Calendar. The school year runs August - May. Applicant must be available M/W/F from 8:00-2:00 and T/Th from 8:30-12:30. This position requires occasional evening and weekend events as well as annual full day trainings. Additional hours may be available in Children's Programs during the summer and Holiday breaks.
Experience and Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must meet appropriate Group Leader/Early Childhood Teachers requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services upon hire.
• Willing to complete certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Complete 15 hours training annually.
• Satisfactory criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within 5 working days of employment.
• Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on childcare and other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About Us

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.

From: Foothills Park & Recreation District