Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)

Summary of Position

The Children's Center at Red Rocks Community College seeks applications for a caring, collaborative, child development focused individual to join our team as a Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher. Under the direction and leadership of the Center Director, the Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities to provide quality teaching to meet the needs of the children within their care.

All applications will be reviewed in the order they are received on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Complete application packets submitted by 4:59pm on April 24, 2024, will receive full consideration.

Essential Responsibilities

Provides quality teaching by collaborating with Toddler/Preschool Teachers, primary caregivers, families, and The Center Director to meet children's needs in care. Plans and executes developmentally appropriate activities for primary children based on their needs and interests on a weekly basis.

Keeps anecdotal records on each child and provide periodic developmental summaries. Models quality caregiving practices and professional conduct for and mentors Assistant Toddler/Preschool teachers, students in ECE program, and work study students.

Supports family interactions by holding at least two-family conferences a year and conveys written information about each child's development at least bi-monthly. Participates in ongoing professional development in addition to training/development provided by Center.

Responsible for the cleaning, organizing, and repairing of materials and equipment. Keeps all areas of Center, including lounge, storage areas and classrooms uncluttered, clean and organized.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:The full Early Childhood Teacher eligibility chart is published by the Colorado Department of Human Services and is available here.

Preferred Qualifications:Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of individuals from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work from campus (primarily our Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus).

Physical and Cognitive Demands:The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• This position operates in a standard office and/or classroom environment. Constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. Requires the repetitious movement of hands, wrists, arms.

• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and children. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Occasionally lifts, moves, positions, and/or transports office equipment, supplies, playground/classroom toys, and/or children weighing up to 50 lbs.

About Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement.

We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information.

With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.

Department Information:The mission of The Children's Center is to support children as they learn about and discover their own uniqueness in a rich, caring, loving, environment where relationships between children, families and staff are nurtured. Our well-educated and experienced teachers enjoy industry-leading benefits (listed below) while working in the supportive atmosphere of a college setting.

Professional development of staff is highly valued and supported. Our program has a unique philosophy that combines components of High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and similar early childhood approaches to education. We have a play-based, child centered curriculum which focuses on the interests of the children rather than a canned curriculum.

Work Environment and Typical Work Schedule:The Children's Center is open Monday

• Friday, 7:30am

• 5:00pm. Employees are scheduled five days per week, between the hours of 7:15am and 5:15pm with an hour lunch, totaling 40 working hours per week.

Benefits:RRCC offers a range of benefit choices (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Supplemental Retirement Plans, PERA, Disability Benefits, and more). For additional information, please visit the CCCS Employee Benefit Website.

Starting Salary:Starting salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with our compensation plan.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, may include a motor vehicle record review, fingerprints, psychological examination, polygraph, physical, and/or drug screen, depending on the nature of the position. More information on our background check procedure can be found in System Procedure (SP) 3-10a.

• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this within your application materials.

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.

• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

• All Red Rocks Community College employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.

• Final candidate must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace and will need to be a Colorado resident on their first day of employment.

Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. Red Rocks Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

We also believe in going further. At Red Rocks Community College, we have a focus on equity and belonging.

We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

Red Rocks Community College has designated the Executive Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Administrator/Title IX Administrator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Title VII/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, ADA/Sec 504 Coordinator, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-914-6298.

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jacqui Oakley, Human Resources Manager, at (303) 914-6299 or HR@rrcc.edu (Attn: Jacqui Oakley).

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College safety, including crime statistics for the Red Rocks Community College Lakewood and Arvada campuses, please see the RRCC Police Department website. For a hard copy report, please contact 303.914.6394.