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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of mixed age preschool children (1-7 years old). Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with co-teachers, and EFL (Early Family Literacy) team to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum (TS Gold/Creative Curriculum), incorporating the Colorado Department of Education Standards.

Applicant must be highly culturally aware, equitable, have experience with trauma informed care and also responsive as per our demographic of families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Implementing activities for young children ages 1-7 years old

(possibly older students from time to time, school age/elementary experience is welcomed!)

Must be able to scaffold lesson activities as developmentally appropriate per student's age. This is a mixed age group, needing PM 4:30 - 8:00 pm care for our newly expanding GED Adult education courses.

Classroom and behavioral management, the ability to supervise 1-15 children at a time, in a positive environment while being highly aware of cultural differences/multilingual student/families needs.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:
-Maintaining daily records of children's attendance

-Organize and maintain educational materials for classroom (this includes cleaning, planning...)
-Form strong and positive relationships with our families, which includes PACT (Parenting time) and conferences twice/Three times per year. Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Farsi/Other)
-Attending professional development workshops/classes is required.

-General childcare duties as well as knowledge of the Colorado rules and regulations for licensing is needed to maintain/provide high quality foundational care.
-Updating and using TS Gold and ASQ questionnaire as an assessment platform for our students

Must be flexible to travel between multiple locations:
Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver as needed.

WAGE:

Starting at $21.50 per hour

This position is not benefits eligible and requires enrolment in a PERA retirment account. This role is a 9 month appointment with a required 3 month (Summer) break in employment.

LEAD TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE 101 & ECE 103 or Pyramid Plus (at minimum, additional ECE coursework preferred)
• CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification
• Pyramid plus & EQIT training and 3185 hours working with 4 + children under the age of 8
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Dari/Pashto/Farsi…)
• Cultural awareness/ Practice culturally responsive teaching

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with young children, including a strong understanding of fundamental child development principles.

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional practices for a wide range mixed age group.

• Ability to remain flexible with daily routines and schedules in order to recognize and respond to nurturing and teachable moments.

• Thorough understanding of safety protocols, communicable disease prevention and control, and basic CPR and first aid procedures.

• Proven ability to exercise patience, maintain composure, and perform effectively under pressure.

• Physical and mental agility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate with families in a culturally responsive, equitable, and professional manner.

• Ability to supervise volunteers and interns as needed, providing clear direction and delegating responsibilities professionally.

• Willingness and ability to acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and effectively implement curriculum practices in the classroom, including the facilitation of open-ended, multi-age learning activities.

This role calls for a proactive, self-directed ECE professional who can manage responsibilities independently, exercise sound judgment, and consistently perform at a high level without the need for close oversight.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The teacher must demonstrate the personal and professional attributes necessary to build and maintain trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. These attributes include:

• Maintaining a professional appearance, demeanor, and level of competence at all times.

• Respecting the confidentiality of each child and their family.

• Treating all children, parents, and staff members with dignity, respect, and fairness.

• Fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues in all aspects of the program, including classroom responsibilities, housekeeping, toileting, meal service, lesson planning, and recordkeeping.

• Demonstrating excellent communication skills when interacting with co-workers, families, and the program director.

Closing Date

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Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.