Preschool Teacher

Fort Collins, CO, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description – 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
Position works part-time for the school year, August - May only

Benefits

Salaried Position: $20,000 - $24,000
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.