Preschool Teacher

Job Duties

· Responsible for a Preschool classroom of 12-16 three-year-olds on T / Th mornings

· Responsible for a Preschool classroom of 12-18 four-year-olds on M / W / F mornings

· Responsible for approximately 6 afternoon hours per month

· Work collaboratively with parent volunteers and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children

· Must value and create a nurturing environment for the social and emotional development of the children, using knowledge of the principles of child growth

· Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the cognitive and physical development of children, including progress toward school readiness goals by developing their language (understanding and increasingly complex use, expanding vocabulary) emergent literacy, print and numeracy awareness, their appreciation of books and their problem-solving abilities

· Address challenging behaviors by observation to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home

· Use anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum

· Establish and always maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children, in accordance with childcare licensing requirements

· Model appropriate classroom practices

· Plan and execute a home visit with each child

· Schedule parent-teacher conferences once each semester, or more as deemed necessary

· Hours are 8:15-12:30 during the school year August - May only

Benefits

· Salaried Position: $20,000 - $24,000 (30-33 dollars per hour

· 9 Paid Wellness Days

· 3 Compensated Days for Training

Requirements

· BA/BS in Education or BA/BS with experience teaching preschool aged children, preferred

· Must be a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, as is defined by licensing rules

· Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Must complete 15 hours a year of training.

· Pass a criminal background check

· Self-motivated and able to work independently

· Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Who We Are

Preschool is the foundation for a child’s education and our mission is to provide a supportive and loving first group learning experience. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, play-based cooperative preschool where families work together in a professionally guided program, offering parents an opportunity to participate in their children’s early education. Fun, stimulating activities encourage social growth and enhance cognitive, perceptual and motor skills. These skills, and the acquired knowledge that comes with them, have a positive impact on children’s success later in their education.

To Apply

Please provide a resume and cover letter, indicating why you would be a good fit for our cooperative preschool. These can be hand delivered or emailed to fortcollinspreschool@gmail.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20,000 - $24,000