Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Preschool Director, the Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for the day- to-day operation of assigned classroom(s), coordination of curriculum planning and implementation, and the documentation of assigned children’s developmental progress. The incumbent must also appropriately address or coordinate with the center director/management any relevant information or issues concerning or related to children and their parents/guardians.

*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, Child Development or a related field and two years of experience in early childhood education, childcare operations, or child development; or an applicable combination of formal education and experience that provides the training and experience necessary to perform the duties and the responsibilities of the position. Additional qualifications include Early Childhood Teacher qualified as defined by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Childcare, rules regulating childcare centers, and clearance from a criminal history background check and central registry of child protection required.

Special skills or abilities: Background in organizing multiple tasks and activities. Ability to understand childcare educational research and/or best practices and convert/apply to the classroom. Understanding of and ability to maintain administrative, quality control, and measurement criteria and processes. Ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions/changes. Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with staff and parents. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact. Exhibit exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. Organize and prioritize work while exercising flexibility, teamwork, and humor.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $21.68 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act .

Position anticipated to close on August 19, 2024, or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social and emotional, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
  
  
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
  
  
• Helps children develop habits of caring for their own clothing, picking up, and putting away toys and books.
  
  
• Plan both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
  
  
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
  
  
• Report on the progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences.
  
  
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
  
  
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.
  
  
• Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom.
  
  
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations.
  
  
• Work directly with parents and guardians concerning activities, policies, and enrollment procedures.
  
  
• Arrange medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions.
  
  
• Assist Director in providing orientation and interpreting the policies and programs of the center for parents.
  
  
• Demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Implement methods for effectively utilizing the services of teacher’s aides and interns Assist Director in the implementation of the curriculum.
  
  
• Attend and participate in professional meetings and conferences that promote the latest advances and research in working with young children.
  
  
• Required to complete additional professional development and educational training/courses.
  
  

Supervision Received

The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.