What are the responsibilities and job description for the McLain Preschool Group Leader Childcare Leader-McLain in Lakewood position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
McLain Community High School is and alternative education campus that provides curriculum and instruction that supports the educational needs for non -traditional students. There are four learning communities within McLain: Three youth programs - PEAK, Summit and RISE; and our Adult program. Each learning community offer a unique experience for students starting in 9th grade and into adulthood.
While McLain has a long history of supporting students who have been deficient in credits and have not completed their high school requirements for graduation, we have also created grade-level programs that meet the needs of students entering high school for the first time and those that are returning to high school after several years. We are very proud of all of our schools and programs and their ability to focus on the student socially and emotionally, as well as academically.
Environment and experiences are hallmarks of the McLain model. Our school provide environments that are smaller and more intimate, where students take classes with the same set of students and the same set of teachers each day. Class size is usually built on a smaller 20-1 student to teacher ratio. Weekly/bi-weekly experiences in the community allow students to learn about the world and about what they could aspire to in the future. Students take part in CTE pathway course work, community service, job exploration, cultural enrichment and outdoor activities.
ABOUT THE JOB
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
McLain High School Child Care
Required Qualifications:
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Team Player
- Reliable work ethic
- Experience Caring for young children
Responsibilities:
Include, but are not limited to;
- Assisting Early Childhood Teachers in an infant or toddler classroom, in the following ways:
- Support teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, play based environment for the children.
- Actively participate with children during planned curriculum activities and free exploration time.
- Help maintain the routine of classroom, set up and arrangement of classroom, and cleanliness of classroom.
- Maintain professional rapport with parents and respect confidentiality under the direction of Teacher and Director.
- Follow lead of the teacher and be teachable in the areas of; needs of the children, licensing regulations, and appropriate practices.
- Be a Team player that is helpful to co-workers, is reliable and has a positive attitude.
- Be a positive role model for our Teen Moms!
- HAVE FUN!
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
McLain Preschool Group Ldr
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .87500 , Hours/Day: 7.000 , Days/Year: 180
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: MCL - McLain Preschool , MP2, 1
Hourly Rate: $20.74 Effective as of: 08-16-2024
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide direct care of infant/toddlers.
- Elicit parental preference in the care of all children.
- Follow and model child care as developed by District, Department of Human Services National Health and Safety Standards, Triad and Educare Colorado, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Plan and implement developmental programs for children as appropriate and implement curriculum with active participation of other members of the child care and teaching team.
- Maintain records as required by law and/or best practice including but not limited to: daily nutrition, immunizations, weight and developmental progress of children.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or GED equivalent, including completion of course-work in Early Childhood Education preferred. Must meet requirements as outlined in the State of Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Center.
EXPERIENCE Previous experience with infants or toddlers in a group setting preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an inherent potential for exposure to communicable diseases, contact with mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, and/or feces, or potential for spills or splashes of them. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use interpersonal skills.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties and hours of work vary and are often required to do shift work. Tasks are often shared and employee will work in teams.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
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