Job Title: Preschool Lead Teacher Job Family: Classified Department: Grand Valley Center for Family Learning FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Range: Preschool Teacher Salary Schedule: $17.97 - $19.58 Job ID# 1319

The Center For Family Learning is looking for an energetic and imaginative preschool teacher to join our team of educators. The preschool teacher will be responsible for using the Creative Curriculum to create engaging lesson plans, working with children one-on-one to develop their strengths and interests, and preparing students for kindergarten. A successful candidate will have a playful personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a classroom of 16 three and four year-olds.

Responsibilities Reports to administration Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times. Collaborate with other teachers to plan curriculum for the children in the classroom that is developmentally appropriate and helps children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. This includes supporting children who need potty training. Plan for personalized instruction to enable each student to meet his/her individual learning goal through TS Gold data collection Implement the daily program. Attend weekly classroom team meetings Attend weekly staff meetings. Attend at least 15 hours of in-service training per school year as agreed upon with the principal/director. Be willing to achieve at least a level 2 credential in Colorado Shines QRIS Be familiar with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of the CFL Preschool.

Qualifications Must have reached legal age of majority Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Must have or be willing to obtain, Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECT) Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds. Preferred - minimum of 1 year experience in preschool education (as shown by a positive reference from a former employer supervisor in the preschool education field). Preferred - 3 semester hours (or 15 clock hours of approved in-service training) in the area of child development.

Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled

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