Early Childhood Educator
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ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence ACC embraces a culture that values diversity individualized support and unwavering commitment to student success without exception.
Job Summary
Early Childhood Teachers provide responsive educational opportunities in a nurturing supportive environment that promote success for our youngest of learners ACC students employees and the communities we serve while working cooperatively with administration colleagues and families. The Early Childhood Educators deliver engaging educational experiences and are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the classroom. In addition the Early Childhood Teacher will create and maintain genuine relationships with children and families delivering best practices for each unique child. The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for planning and conducting assessments utilizing assessment data and classroom & individual observations to create informed meaningful weekly lesson plans. The Child Development Center follows State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a developmentally appropriate curricular approach. We are seeking to fill both full time and part time positions. Part time positions will not be eligible for benefits. We are accepting applications for teachers with all levels of experience in early childhood education.
EDUCATOR I
Thisrole involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons fostering a nurturing classroom environment supporting teacher candidates and engaging families. Candidates must have an associate degree or equivalent credential in Early Childhood Education and one year of preschool experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Creative Curriculum and the Pyramid Model.
EDUCATOR II
This role includes designing and implementing developmentally appropriate differentiated instruction; mentoring teaching partners and observers; and fostering strong family and community relationships. Candidates must have an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent credential) and three years of preschool teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Creative Curriculum the Pyramid Model and director qualifications.
MENTOR TEACHER
This role leads instruction and mentors Educator I and II staff at the Child Development Center. This role includes modeling best practices guiding curriculum and assessment using Creative Curriculum the Pyramid Model and Teaching Strategies GOLD and supporting professional growth. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements and hold or obtain director qualifications.Qualifications
EDUCATOR I
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development which must include at least two three-semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education; one of the courses must either be Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies OR
- Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher in Version 3.0 OR
- Current professional Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
- A minimum of one year experience in a preschool classroom planning engaging learning experiences.
- Working knowledge of Colorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines and/or Colorado Academic Standards for Preschool
- Knowledge and ability to implement Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare
- Experience utilizing authentic assessment strategies to collect and document growth and development using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Utilizes formative assessment to drive instruction and intentionally plan integrated lesson designs.
- Active CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Knowledge and/or experience implementing Creative Curriculum in the classroom.
- Knowledge and/or experience implementing the Pyramid Model Social and Emotional Framework.
- Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
- Completion of or the ability to complete training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS ECERS).
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development which must include at least two three-semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education; one of the courses must either be Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies OR
- Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level IV or higher in Version 3.0 OR
- Current professional Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist.
- Three years experience in a preschool classroom planning engaging learning experiences.
- Experience implementing Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare.
- Experience utilizing authentic assessment strategies to collect and document growth and development using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Utilizes formative assessment to drive instruction and intentionally plan integrated lesson designs.
- Working knowledge and ability to implement the NAEYC standards.
- Active CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Knowledge and/or experience implementing Creative Curriculum in the classroom.
- Knowledge and/or experience implementing The Pyramid Model Social and Emotional Framework.
- Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
- Completion of or the ability to complete training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS ECERS).
- Associate degree in early childhood education and 6 years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer mentor coach or administrator; OR
- Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 4 years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer mentor coach or administrator; OR
- Masters degree in early childhood education or a related field and 2 years of experience working in early childhood education with experience as a trainer mentor coach or administrator.
- Deep understanding of research data and child outcomes tracking and progress monitoring and experience implementing with the ability to train and mentor on using Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing and Health Regulations for Childcare.
- Currently hold or can obtain a Colorado Coaching Credential and Reflective Supervision certificate.
- Director qualified or able to obtain qualification within 120 days of employment.
- Experience implementing and the ability to train and mentor on Creative Curriculum and The Pyramid Model Framework in the classroom.
- Proficiency in utilizing and understandingColorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines and/or Colorado Academic Standards for Preschool.
- Active CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Familiarity working in a program with a NAEYC accreditation
- Completion of or the ability to complete training or certification in CLASS and Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS ECERS).
Application Instructions
All applicants mustsubmit:
Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work see below.
At ACC weseekto hire candidates thatdemonstratea commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity equity and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current orpreviousprofessional responsibilities.
This position is expected to close on July 31st but the posting may be extended to meet staffing needs.Additional Information
Educator I have an hourly pay rate of $20.38 - $22.83
Educator II have an hourly pay rate of $22.65 - $25.37
Mentor Teachers have an hourly pay rate of $25.16 - $28.19
Reach out to us at if you have any questions.
ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations which may include but are not limited to historically marginalized populations such as people of color LGBTQ community members veterans first generation graduates and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check and if applicable a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
- All ACC employees except student employees contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need all will have the opportunity to thrive. 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. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies plus other helpful information can be found publicly at
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Employment Type
Full-Time
