8 hours per day, 185 days per year
Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*
A complete application package includes the following Application
Resume
Copy of CDE teaching license
Official transcripts
3 letters of recommendation
Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report
Teacher Insight score
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education and/or like subject area
Valid CDE Teacher License in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
More than two years of experience in working with children ages 3 months through 5 years of age desired
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Basic computer skills (email, web-based assessments, etc.)
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds desired
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares a culturally responsive standards-based classroom environment with a play-based focus. Observes and interacts with students and handles assessments. Follows objectives in lesson plans to meet students' individual and developmental needs. Allows students to explore, builds social skills (through the implementation of the Incredible Years curriculum), independence, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Supervises students to ensure their safety, health and developmental growth. Establishes positive relationships with students, including modeling behavior, teaching towards Measurement Topics, teach self-help skills, encourages independence and prepares activities for children. Communicates with staff and administration to collaborate using, purchasing, and sharing of supplies.
Communicates with parents regarding upcoming events, students' individual needs and goals. Conducts parent/teacher conferences, attend IEP meetings, RTI meetings, home visits, etc.
Supervises classroom instruction with the help of teacher aides, assistants and substitutes. Provides instruction material; monitors quality, safety and appropriateness of materials and activities
In collaboration with team leader, collects student assessment data (anecdotal records, student assessments, evidence towards proficiency on measurement topics, etc.) and enters into the appropriate documentation system (Educate/Work Sampling)
Maintains written lesson plans with measurement topic objectives. Uses a formal lesson plan format and give details of activities for day and developmental area that correspond to the preschool curriculum guide
Plans curriculum based on Westminster Public Schools CBS standards for pre-school as well as Kindergarten readiness skills
Ensures building safety; set up schedules, weekly meetings, staff development workshops; plans and conducts winter and spring programs, field trips and end of year program
Maintains documents including individual children information sheets, volunteer forms, medical forms, emergency contact forms, person authorized to pick up child, newsletters, reminder notices, medication documentation, accident reports, attendance, report cards, lesson plans, individual portfolios, field trips, and district forms
Handles classroom/building maintenance and safety including cleaning and disinfecting room and gym, report unsafe items and areas, monitors playground equipment, cleans kitchen, supervises parking lot, observes hallways and bulletin board appearance
Participates in district staff training and development including attending Early Childhood training and weekly staff meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone:
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. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Communication Confidentiality Early Childhood Education Foreign Language
