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Lead Teacher - 35534 University Staff Description
Lead Teacher
Family Development Center
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Pay Range: $18.77- $23.00/hour Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: On-site
Benefits at a Glance
At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
Provide quality, nurturing, early care and education for a group of diverse young children in a childcare center. This position plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for young children, assesses child development, mentors, coaches and directly supervise student employees and work hand in hand with university students, staff, faculty, alumni, families and community members. This position also exists to ensure compliance with state childcare licensing, state and county health department standards, and national accreditation requirements.
Lead Teacher positions may be assigned, or reassigned, as needed to any classroom and age group at the Family Development Center (FDC). This position works a shift within the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm, that may rotate or change as needed. On occasion work schedules may shift to include evening and weekend hours for required staff meetings, training, or school events.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Child-Centered Learning:
- Principle: Prioritize the needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
- Practice: Design activities that respect individual learning styles and developmental
stages, allowing children to explore and grow at their own pace.
- Safe and Supportive Environment:
- Principle: Ensure a physically and emotionally safe space for children.
- Practice: Maintain clean, organized classrooms and playgrounds, enforce health and
safety protocols, and create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages children to feel
secure and valued.
- Inclusive Education:
- Principle: Embrace diversity and create an inclusive environment for all children.
- Practice: Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate children of various
backgrounds, abilities, and cultures, promoting equity in learning opportunities.
- Positive Behavior Support:
- Principle: Use positive reinforcement and clear expectations to guide behavior.
- Practice: Model appropriate behavior, provide consistent guidance, and reinforce
positive actions, encouraging self-regulation and social skills development.
- Collaboration with Families:
- Principle: Partner with families to support each child's development.
- Practice: Establish open communication channels, encourage family involvement in
classroom activities, and provide regular updates on their child's progress, recognizing
parents as key partners in education.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices:
- Principle: Use teaching methods and materials that are appropriate for the age,
development, and needs of the children. - Practice: Align curriculum and activities with recognized early childhood development
milestones, ensuring they are both challenging and achievable.
- Principle: Use teaching methods and materials that are appropriate for the age,
- Continuous Professional Development:
- Principle: Commit to ongoing learning and professional growth.
- Practice: Participate in workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities to stay
informed about best practices, new research, and educational trends in early childhood
education.
- Observation and Assessment:
- Principle: Use observation and assessment as tools to understand and support each
child's growth. - Practice: Regularly observe children in various contexts and document their
developmental progress, using this data to tailor instruction and communicate with
families.
- Principle: Use observation and assessment as tools to understand and support each
- Play-Based Learning:
- Principle: Recognize play as an essential tool for learning.
- Practice: Design structured and unstructured play opportunities that encourage
exploration, creativity, and social interaction, fostering cognitive, emotional, and
physical development.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct:
- Principle: Maintain high standards of ethics and professionalism in all interactions.
- Practice: Respect confidentiality, act with integrity, and follow the ethical guidelines
established by the profession and the organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Principle: Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment among staff.
- Practice: Communicate openly, share resources and strategies, and support each
other in the delivery of quality education and care for the children.
- Reflective Practice:
- Principle: Engage in continuous reflection to improve practices.
- Practice: Regularly evaluate teaching methods, interactions, and the learning
environment, seeking ways to enhance effectiveness and responsiveness to children's
needs.
- Respect for Child Autonomy:
- Principle: Encourage independence and decision-making in children.
- Practice: Provide choices within structured environments, allowing children to build
confidence in their abilities and make decisions appropriate to their age and
development.
- Culturally Responsive Teaching:
- Principle: Honor and integrate children's cultural backgrounds into the learning
environment. - Practice: Include diverse materials, celebrations, and languages in the curriculum,
promoting respect for different cultures and fostering a sense of belonging for all
children.
- Principle: Honor and integrate children's cultural backgrounds into the learning
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: November 29th, 2024
- Potential interview dates: December 2nd - December 6th, 2024
- Potential start date: Mid December to January 1st, 2025
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the State of Colorado Childcare licensing requirements, as well as the NECPA Accreditation requirements, for an Early Childhood Teacher/Lead Teacher listed below in the Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Pathway Verification Worksheet below.
7.702.45.A.1.a A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas:
1) Child Development; 2) Child Psychology; 3)
Early Childhood Education; 4) Early Childhood Special Education; 5) Educational Leadership and Administration; 6) Elementary Education; 7) Family and Human Development; 8) Family Studies; or, 9) Special Education
College Transcripts
The Department will accept
copies of official transcripts
or transcripts printed from
the student's account if the
information is
verifiable. Fulfilled by a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
No additional experience required.
courses must be either Intro to ECE, Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training.
College Transcripts
The Department will accept copies of official transcripts or transcripts printed from the student's account if the information is verifiable.
Verifiable copy of
Department approved Training
Fulfilled by a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
No additional experience required.
include at least two (2), three (3)-semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education; one (1) of the courses must be either Intro to ECE, Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training.
College Transcripts
The Department will accept copies of official transcripts or transcripts printed from the student's account if the
information is verifiable.
Verifiable copy of
Department approved Training
Fulfilled by an Associate's Degree or higher.
No additional experience required.
endorsement in the area of Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist.
Verifiable copy of CDE Teacher License with the required Endorsements:Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood
Special Education Specialist, Elementary
Education, Principal Licensure or Special
Education.
Teacher License must have a
current expiration date
Current Teacher License fulfills the experience requirement based on a previously earned Bachelor's degree or higher verified by CDE.
expiration date No additional experience required Experience is reviewed by the PDIS Team and points are awarded based on the Credential application evaluation
Formal training in Conscious Discipline is preferred. Ideal candidates will have evidence-based social emotional training supporting children's development and success.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received on or before 11/29/2024 will receive priority consideration . Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35534). Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
Job Category: Business Services
Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40130 - VCAF-Aux-Family Dev Center
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 22, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Joshua Hedrick Posting Contact Email: jhedric2@uccs.edu Position Number: 00411703
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