Position Type:
Early Childhood
Date Posted:
7/9/2026
Location:
Early Childhood Center
Date Available:
2026-27
Closing Date:
07/14/2026
Description:
Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute (Full-time benefit eligible position)
- Will work all Preschool student contact days (164 days) Monday - Thursday 7 Hours per day (28 per week)
- Location and assignment/subject will change daily
SUMMARY: Operating under the general supervision of the school's Principal and assigned Teacher, the employee will perform a variety of instructional support and clerical duties for the Early Childhood Education Program. Employee acts as a Teacher's instructional support and resource working directly with students, including students with special needs. Employee works to balance and support all areas of a young child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills preparing and assisting with core lessons and participating in students' learning programs. In addition to assisting with instruction and assessment a primary responsibility includes supervising children at all times while ensuring their safety and well-being. This support paraprofessional is an integral part of the District's social emotional learning programs; leading students through example. This position is also often a point of contact for the staff, students, and parents entering the classroom environment and the employee must work cooperatively to facilitate these interactions.
Working Conditions:
164 days/year, 7 hours/day (Mon-Thurs)
$17.03 - $17.83 per hour + paid medical + paid sick leave
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required and*;
- Minimum two years of experience working with students; preference given for prior school district experience;
- Preference given for prior experience working with preschool-aged students;
- Group Leader Qualified/Early Childhood Teacher highly desirable;
- Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
- *Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire;
- Valid Colorado Driver's License or Colorado Identification required;
- Ability to lift 35 pounds with a Lift Test required at time of hire; Lift Test renewal required every three years;
- Quality Behavioral Solutions Certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire;
- Obtain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications within one month of hire;
- Early Childhood Education Professional credential level II on PDIS within one-year of hire;
- Meet Office of Early Learning licensure requirements;
- Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the supervisor.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Well-developed oral communication presentation skills in English; preference for Spanish speaking skills;
- Well-developed interpersonal relationship building skills, especially as it relates to students and the school environment;
- Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
- Strong working knowledge of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015),
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996),
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990),
- Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
- Ability to work independently as needed upon direction and/or with limited supervision;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
- Ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building, and department procedures;
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people and students from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
- 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.
Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits