Early Childhood Classroom Teacher’s Aide

Position Summary

Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center (CCFC) is a multi-purpose facility that trains teachers, parents, and other advocates for young children. The center provides quality care and education for young children ages 1-5 (including children with disabilities). The center supports the state-approved Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Program (birth-Grade 3) that is located within the Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department.

The CCFC is a facility for observation, teaching assignments, and research by college students and faculty, especially Teacher Education and Psychology. Finally, the CCFC collaborates with area agencies (Board of Cooperative Education Services, Colorado Preschool Program, Child Care Assistance Program) and provides training through Early Childhood Professional Training Project and other community organizations. It is dedicated to providing a model of quality early childhood education and hands-on professional development opportunities. $15.50/hour with a sign-on bonus of $700 to be paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment plus a comprehensive benefits package .

Minimum Qualifications

• Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher’ Aide qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers
• Professional Development Plan to take and complete 2 ECE classes with a grade of “C” or higher to become Teacher Assistant qualified within a year of hire.
• Experience with toddler-age children.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of professional experience with preschool/toddler age children
• Willingness to take appropriate classes in the Early childhood field.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
• Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities skill developments, meals, and effective transition between activities.
• Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
• Participate with children in group and individual activities.
• Form a caring, nurturing, and responsive relationship with a primary group of children and their families.
• Treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
• Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets, incident reports, parent drop-off and pick-ups, student attendance, fire drills, medication and other regulated activities.
• Demonstrate initiative—assist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as requested by Lead and Classroom Teacher and/or Director.

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Considerable noise (i.e. children’s voices, music, walkie talkies).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Environment involves considerable use of sanitation and disinfection products

Compensation

$15.50/hour with a sign-on bonus of $700 to be paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

Peggy Ferguson

CCProfessional-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by May 10, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.