Openings as of 8/1/2018 * Early Childhood Instructional Content Tutors (Open Pool) JobID: 624 * * Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Content Tutor * Date Posted: 7/31/2018 * Location: Little Trappers * Date Available: 2018-2019 * WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE- 8 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 301 REYNOLDS STREET FORT LUPTON, CO 80621 PHONE (303) 857-3200, FAX 303-857-3219 or EMAIL: akaylor@weld8.org Alan Kaylor, Superintendent DATE OF POSTING: July 31, 2018 POSITION(S): Early Childhood Education, Instructional Content Tutors and Aides (Open Pool) SALARY RANGE: Depends on education and experience. PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an application (available online at www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicant must apply online. Contact, Dr. Wynette Howard, Early Childhood Education Director at whoward@weld8.org SUMMARY OF POSITION(S): Early Childhood teachers, Instructional Content Tutors and Teacher Aides will instruct children ages three to five for the new Little Trappers Preschool projected for School Year 2018-2019. In collaboration with Early Childhood team members, assist or lead in design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning environments, and daily routines in an inclusive classroom that support positive outcomes and kindergarten readiness. Facilitate play-based learning opportunities that support individual child goals. Typical duties include: Provide support to lead teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans on a daily basis. Set up interest centers and prepare instructional materials. Supervise students within the classroom, during outdoor learning activities, and during transitions to and from buses. Interact with children in warm, supportive and responsive ways. Use positive guidance strategies to minimize challenging behaviors. Support and assist students during mealtime, toileting and handwashing activities. Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to lead teacher. Assist lead teacher in child observation and documentation for Results Matter/TS GOLD® assessment. Supervise students during field trips to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Assist lead teacher in filing and photocopying activities. Provide input on the overall progress of a student during parent-teacher conferences and home visits. Supervise instruction to students in the absence of the lead Early Childhood teacher (CDHS Early Childhood Teacher qualified staff only) Provide one-on-one support to young students, such as helping them write their names or learning counting QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: There are several avenues to fulfill the qualifications for obtaining a position in any of the above positions. They include: a. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas: 1) Early childhood education; 2) Elementary education; 3) Special education; 4) Family and child development; or, 5) Child psychology. b. A Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at Section 7.702.54, A, 1, A and additional two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies; c. Current early childhood professional Credential Level III Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education; d.A2-year college degree, sixty (60) semester hours, in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university, which must include at least two (2) three-semester hour courses, one of which must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies; and at least six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory experience; e. Completion of twelve (12) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas in early childhood education and one of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies, plus nine (9) months (1,395 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual; f. Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual; g. Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other Department-approved credential; h. Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual; or, i. Twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family child care home; a teachers aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or elementary school, plus either: 1) A current Colorado Level I credential; or, 2) Two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies. Regardless of the requirement path, you must be able to show you have achieved the required education credits in the field of early childhood education through a portfolio that demonstrates knowledge in: * Understanding parent partnerships * Knowledge of multicultural education

• Early childhood development * Applying developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Ongoing, All positions open until filled. Must apply online. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful completion of FBI and CBI background checks, submission of essential hire paperwork by the Human Resources office of Weld Re-8 School District, and completion of trainings required by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing and Administration. An equal opportunity affirmative action employer In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 S. Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org .