Long Term Substitute Teacher Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

• Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Assistant Teacher qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers 7.702.54 Interpretive Memorandum.
• Experience with pre-school and/or toddler age children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
• Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
• Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences choice time music and movement large and small motor activities skill developments meals and effective transition between activities.
• Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment setting up interest centers preparing needed materials and supplies and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical emotional and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
• Participate with children in group and individual activities.
• Form a caring nurturing and responsive relationship with a primary group of children and their families.
• Treat all children parents and staff with dignity and respect.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
• Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets incident reports parent drop-off and pick-ups student attendance fire drills medication and other regulated activities.
• Demonstrate initiativeassist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education CPR First Aid and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as requested by Classroom Teacher and/or Director.

Note

Although advance notice is provided same-day opportunities do arise

Compensation

• Salary is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current professional references

This position is consistently open

Fort Lewis College accepts ongoing applications for this position

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorados premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3300 students identifying as people of color FLCs academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving Non-Tribal Institution FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts business education health sciences humanities and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural cultural and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students faculty and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by theCleryAct of 1990 to notify prospective employees current employees students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Federal Student Right-to-Know the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis Colleges alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at .

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race age color religion national origin sex* disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression family or domestic status political beliefs veteran status pregnancy or genetic information. Accordingly equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity equal treatment and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students faculty and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report get resources read policies or make an appointment See Questions

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango Colorado 81301

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango Colorado 81301

Information about Fort Lewis Colleges alcohol and drug policy sexual assault policy campus security policies campus crime statistics fire safety procedures and fire statistics and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLCs Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation please contact Kristin Polens by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.