Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute

Floating Preschool Support Staff Substitute JobID: 12692 Position Type: Early Childhood Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: Early Childhood Center Date Available: 2026-27 Closing Date: 07/14/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide 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 v…