Early Childhood Educator/ Non-Director Qualified

Title of Supervisor: Early Childhood Coordinator/ School Principal

Salary Range: Early Childhood Educator Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Fremont Re-2 Agreement

Status: Classified Employee

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

REQUIRED:

• Must meet the minimum state licensing requirements for Early Childhood Teacher (formally known in the district as "Group Leader") as per the Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing Division OR be able to complete minimum requirements within the first year of
• Minimum requirements include two Early Childhood Education college courses (ECE 101 OR ECE 103 and any other ECE college course) and a minimum of two years (3,640 hours) of experience with children under the age of six Review the Early Childhood Teacher chart from Colorado Office of Early Childhood to see the nine options to attain the qualifications.
  

PREFERRED:

• Early Childhood Teacher Certified
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with 3 to 6 year old students
• Demonstrated previous experience working with students with special needs including but not limited to Autism in an inclusive model
• Demonstrated willingness to work with the team concept
• Demonstrated willingness to attend and participate in school and district professional development activities
• Demonstrated flexibility in work settings
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
  
  

DUTIES:

• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) occur through an "active learning" approach and in compliance with the Colorado Department of Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs when implementing the district curriculum
• Responsible for overall classroom management to meet the social and emotional needs of students enrolled
• Responsible for student assessments, including but not limited to Teaching Strategies Gold
• Responsible for planning, preparing and carrying out student learning opportunities based on current and on-going knowledge of individual student needs and the goals of the preschool program
• Responsible for adapting the curriculum and explicit/direct instruction to meet the needs of Individual children identified for special education services: work with children individually or in small groups; attend special education meetings to support the development of classroom activities when requested; initiate referrals when necessary
• Work cooperatively with team members to engage families and parents in Family Partnership Events, parent-teacher conferences, and other assigned/created parent events
• Develop action plans when necessary and work with children to achieve independent self-help skills to include toileting, potty-training, and diapering as needed, and assist students with preparing for and taking part in classroom snacks/meals
• Recognize the needs of young children and interact with all stakeholders in a spirit of respect, courtesy, and confidence
• Function as a preschool team member, take appropriate measures to communicate expectations effectively, offer solutions for work problems, and take action for self-improvement
• Demonstrate understanding of job responsibilities, model appropriate team leadership skills, maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to work, appropriate appearance and dress, and observe established safety and health standards
• Teach and interact with students in order to effectively provide early childhood education/ intervention services in a multiage and inclusive preschool setting
• Work cooperatively with parents, colleagues, and administrators
• Where applicable, oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as responding to student behaviors, addressing parent concerns, entering student attendance data in the district student information system, ensuring compliance with licensing (both for the classroom and for individual requirements; e., up-to-date qualifications), health and fire regulations for preschool programs, etc.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Early Childhood Educator functions as a member of the Preschool teaching team. The Educator applies research-based knowledge of child development and the stages of learning for preschoolers to promote student growth and achievement at a rate appropriate to age and stage of development. The Educator organizes and maintains a learning environment along with varied learning experiences conducive to social/emotional, cognitive, and physical, language, literacy, and mathematical development for preschool age children. Responsibilities includes but are not limited to maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, documentation of individual student progress/completing data reports, and conferencing collaboratively with parents, and when needed feeding, and changing diapers. The Educator performs any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by building and program administrators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In an 8-hour workday, this job requires:

Rarely (Less than 0.5 hr per day) Occasionally (0.5-2.5 hr per day) Frequently (2.5- 5.5 hrs per day)

Standing Frequently

Pushing/Pulling up to 120 lbs Occasionally

Walking Frequently

Climbing Rarely

Lifting under 10 lbs Frequently

Balancing Occasionally

10-25 lbs Frequently

Stooping Frequently

25-60 lbs Occasionally

Kneeling Occasionally

61-75 lbs Rarely

Crouching Occasionally

76-100 lbs Never

Crawling Occasionally

Carrying under 10 lbs Frequently

Reaching Frequently

10-25 lbs Frequently

Handling Frequently

26-60 lbs Occasionally

Fingering Occasionally

61-75 lbs Rarely

Use of telephone Occasionally

76-100 lbs Never

Keyboarding skills Occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in a typical classroom environment.

Fremont Re-2 School District seeks to comply with state and/or federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex (gender), age, genetic information, or disabilities in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities

"Any Applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly."

Inquiries regarding Fremont Re-2 School District’s compliance may be referred to the Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Compliance Officer, the Superintendent, 403 W 5th St, Florence, CO 81226. 719-784-6312

7.703.44 AN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (FORMERLY GROUP LEADER),

assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director,

must be at least 18 years of age and must meet ONE of the following (from A – I options):

Effective February 1, 2016

A – I Options Degree or college course requirement

Grades Must be “C” or Better

Experience Requirement

• A. A Bachelor’s (4 year) degr a. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas:
• Early childhood education; 2) Elementary education; 3) Special education; 4) Family and child development; 5) Child psychology.
  
  

No Additional Experience Required.

• B. A Bachelor’s (4 year) degree in an unrelated area.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at Section 7.702.44, A, 1, and additional two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
  
  

No Additional Experience Required.

• Current early childhood professional Credential Level III Version 2.0.
• c. Current early childhood professional Credential Level III Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Educati
  
  

No Additional Experience Required.

D. A 2-year college degree, sixty

• semester hours.
• A 2-year college degree, sixty (60) semester hours, in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university, which must include at least two (2) three-semester hour courses, one of which must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance
  
  

strategies.

At least six (6) moths (910 hours)

of satisfactory experience.

E. Twelve (12) semester hours in college-level credits in Early Childh

• e. Completion of twelve (12) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas in early childhood education and one of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
  
  

Nine (9) months (1,395 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.

Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development.

• f. Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and develop
  
  

Twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.

• Child Development Associate
  
  

(CDA).

• g. Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) from the Council of Professional Recognition, or other Department-approved credentia
  
  

No Additional Experience Required.

• H. Completion of a course of training approved by the Departmen
• Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program.
  
  

Twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.

I. A current Colorado Level I credential or two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university.

• 1) A current Colorado Level I credential; or, 2) Two (2) three- semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
  
  

Twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family child care home; a teacher’s aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or

elementary school, plus either.

THE DEPARTMENT WILL ACCEPT EXPANDING QUALITY INFANT/TODDLER (EQIT) TRAINING AND PYRAMID PLUS APPROACH TRAINING AS ADDITIONAL COURSES, WITH VERIFICATION FROM THE TRAINER.

Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Brenda Krage, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)