Program Instructor II - Preschool Teacher's Assistant-Part Year

**Job Summary:** Preschool program is a part-time quality-rated licensed early education program. Work alongside professional teaching staff to plan and provide quality instruction to children 3-5 years old. Program dates generally follow the Thompson School District calendar, however workdays may be required on school days out and holiday breaks. Days and hours of work will vary, with 4-8 hour daily shifts Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be required for annual training hours or program events. The salary range for this position is **$15.76- $21.27** per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. **This opportunity will remain open until filled.** **Positions are part year lasting a maximum of 10 months workin** **g more** **than 30 hours per week** **with a medical coverage option only.** **Essential Functions:** - Classroom Environment - Prepares the preschool classroom on a daily basis - Performs environmental safety checks - Implements and adheres to all state licensing and health department regulations - Reports damaged, missing, or negligent items to supervisors. - Evaluate the classroom environment, create and modify learning centers based on assessment tools including the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) resource and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales. - Materials, Equipment, Curriculum and Program Development - Assists with the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans. - Leads instruction for various activities within the daily curriculum following the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines Implements current state standards for licensed Early Childhood Educational Programs. - Assists with collaborative development of long-term, quality enrichment programming. - Administrative Duties and Professional Development - Demonstrates solid knowledge of program policies including enrollment and registration procedures. - Maintains working knowledge of current Colorado state licensing childcare regulations, developmentally appropriate curriculum standards, play-based teaching philosophies, and the QRIS resource tool. - Maintains online Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account and upholds credential level required for position. - Completes required training and attends continuing education workshops to stay current on teaching methods. Seeks out networking opportunities to stay current on changes to licensing requirements or trends in Early Childhood Education. - Assists with miscellaneous classroom and program administrative tasks as assigned. - Parent and Family Engagement - Initiates frequent and ongoing communication with families regarding their child’s experience and solicits feedback. - Encourages and implements inclusion of family diversity and participation in the classroom. - Assists with planning and implementation of family engagement and program promotional events. **Other Job Functions:** - Works in a lead teacher capacity in the Early Childhood Preschool Prep Series program as scheduled. - May assist with special events. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** Must meet Colorado state licensing requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant in one of the following ways: **Qualification Option 1** - Completion of one of the following early childhood education courses with a course grade of “C” or better 1. Introduction to early childhood professions 2. Introduction to early childhood lab techniques 3. Early childhood guidance strategies for children 4. Early childhood health, nutrition, and safety 5. Administration of early childhood care and education programs 6. Administration: human relations for early childhood professions or introduction to business 7. Early childhood curriculum development 8. Early childhood growth and development 9. The exceptional child 10. Infant/toddler theory and practice AND - Nine (9) months (1,365 hours) verified experience in the care and supervi…