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It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact.  Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.  Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.
Job Title:             Early Childhood Educator
Work Year:          165 days
Department:        Early Childhood
Reports To:         School Principal/Early Childhood Specialist
Salary Range:     Early Childhood Educator Salary Schedule
Benefits:             Fringe benefits based on PESPA Negotiated Agreement
Status:                 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Early Childhood Educator functions as a member of the Preschool co-teaching team.  The Educator applies research-based knowledge of child development and the stages of learning for preschoolers to promote student growth and achievement at a rate appropriate to age and stage of development.  The Educator organizes and maintains a learning environment along with varied learning experiences conducive to social/emotional, cognitive, and physical, language, literacy, and mathematical development for preschool age children.  Responsibilities includes but are not limited to maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, feeding, changing diapers, documentation of individual student progress/completing data reports, and conferencing collaboratively with parents. Each classroom is designed with 2 Early Childhood Educators working as team co-teachers. In addition, assignments in the position may include working as a "floater" who at times assists a teaching team in a classroom, or may travel to different locations to cover absences in the Early Childhood Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED:

• Possess and maintain valid Large Center Director Certification or Level 3 Early Childhood Professional Credential through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and/or reliable transportation
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources as well as pass Trails background check through Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

 
PREFERRED:

• Experience/knowledge in Early Childhood field.
• Previous experience working with students with special needs
• Spanish speaking skills 

 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work under high pressure with a multitude of on-going tasks and last-minute deadlines and changes with minimal errors
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and work effectively, using independent judgment to complete assignments and meet timelines
• Ability to work as a member of a team concept
• Ability to relate well with District staff and the public and to understand their requests and needs and to respond to such requests in a professional and timely manner
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with building staff, administrators, parents, students, city/county officials, and other community members
• Possess an excellent work attitude and the ability and willingness to take ownership/responsibility for project completion; demonstrated ability to provide initiative in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of assignments
• Ability to coordinate daily activities and schedule with little supervision
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.  This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.  It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's goals.  Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) occur through an "active learning" approach and in compliance with the Colorado Department of Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs when implementing the district curriculum.
• Responsible for overall classroom management to meet the social and emotional needs of students enrolled. Work as part of team in maintaining constant supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Report any health concerns, injuries, or suspected child abuse to the proper authorities
• Responsible for planning, preparing and carrying out student learning opportunities based on current and on-going knowledge of individual student needs and the goals of the preschool program. Adhere to classroom policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Help with and direct activities like breakfast, lunch, snack time, cleanup; including picking and returning items to cafeteria, taking students to and from cafeteria, and bathroom breaks. Responsible for keeping classroom and surrounding areas cleaned, straightened, and organized.
• Responsible for adapting the curriculum and explicit/direct instruction to meet the needs of individual children identified for special education services; work with children individually or in small groups; attend special education meetings to support the development of classroom activities when requested; initiate referrals when necessary
• Work cooperatively with team members to engage families and parents in Family Partnership Events, parent-teacher conferences, and other assigned/created parent events
• Develop and follow action plans when necessary and work with children to achieve independent self-help skills to include assisting with toileting, potty-training, and diapering as needed and assist students with preparing for and taking part in classroom snacks/meals
• Recognize the needs of young children. Use daily routines and activities to foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Function as a preschool team member, take appropriate measures to communicate expectations effectively, offer solutions for work problems, and take action for self-improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of job responsibilities, model appropriate team leadership skills, maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to work in reporting to assigned classroom, appropriate appearance and dress, and observe established safety and health standards
• Teach and interact with students in order to effectively provide early childhood education/intervention services in a multiage and inclusive preschool setting. Assist with the implementation and development of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans. This includes participation in developmental screenings, lesson planning, PLC's, observing and documenting observations and assessments in TS Gold, observing and documenting observations for MTSS and PreK/ESS referrals
• Work cooperatively and interact with parents, colleagues, and administrators in a respectful, professional and courteous manner. Check emails daily, participate in building meetings, teacher work days, etc.
• Attend and participate in school and district professional development activities
• Where applicable, oversees the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as responding to student behaviors, addressing parent concerns, entering student attendance data in the district student information system, ensuring compliance with licensing (both for the classroom and for individual requirements; i.e., up-to-date director qualifications), health and fire regulations for preschool programs, etc.
• Employees assigned to floating positions will regularly be required to step in as a substitute to cover other early childhood classroom absences. Floaters are responsible to check in with the early childhood department at the end of each day regarding assignments for next day. Once assigned a location for the day, employees are then responsible for all the responsibilities above, at the assigned location.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by building and program administration

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel.  The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards.  The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
In an 8.5-hour workday, this job requires:
      R Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day)               O Occasionally (.5 2.5 hrs per day)
      F Frequently (2.5 5.5 hrs per day)             C Continually (5.5 8.5 hrs per day)
      NA Not Applicable
 

Physical Requirements   Sitting Frequently Stationary Standing Occasionally Walking (level surface) Frequently Walking (uneven surface) Occasionally Crawling Occasionally Crouching (bend at knees) Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Occasionally Turn/Pivot Occasionally Climbing (stairs) Rarely Climbing (ladder) Rarely Reaching overhead Frequently Reaching extension Frequently Repetitive use arms Frequently Repetitive use wrists Frequently Repetitive use hands grasping Frequently Repetitive use hands squeezing Occasionally Fine manipulation Occasionally Using foot control Not Applicable *Pushing/Pulling
          Maximum weight:  50 lbs.
Occasionally Lifting
          Maximum weight: 50 lbs.
Occasionally Carrying
         Maximum weight: 50 lbs.
Occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The work is performed in a typical classroom environment.
Application Procedure: 

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application.  Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review.  The following will need to be uploaded with the application:  current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; and any other materials requested on the application.
Please note:  If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing.  Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your process...