Cherry Creek Schools·Centennial, Colorado
Facilitate learning and teaching in an inclusive preschool classroom while implementing individual education plans and supporting student development. Manage daily administrative tasks, supervise para-educators, and maintain consistent communication with guardians and district staff.
Job Title: Early Childhood Education Instructor
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Extended Childcare Services
Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel
Pay Range: Range 08
Last Updated: 07/02/2025
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: Facilitate learning and teaching in an integrated, inclusive preschool classroom (ages 3 to 5 ½ years); plan and administer small and large group instruction. Form and implement student educational programs; support and follow through with individual education plan (IEP) goals and accommodations. Perform daily administrative functions including preparing class materials, disinfecting room and toys, writing student progress reports, attending IEP-related meetings, and performing other related clerical duties. Communicate with district staff and/or student guardians regarding student progress; conduct parent conferences. Tend to the personal needs of students including lifting, diapering, and custodial/toilet training.
The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Plan, implement, and monitor each student’s educational program. Supervise students in the classroom. Plan and facilitate small and large instructional group activities that are developmentally appropriate. Provide a safe, nurturing, and orderly classroom environment conducive to the growth and development of each student with readily accessible, age appropriate materials.
Daily 25%
2.
Supervise, evaluate, and maintain records for program employees. Supervise para-educators in the classroom, including delegating work, training, directing work, assigning work, and resolving problems. Communicate and encourage professional growth opportunities for para-educators. May observe para-educators’ performance to provide input for annual evaluations completed by the Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Daily 20%
3.
Attend and participate in meetings related to early childhood students’ IEPs. Support and follow through with students’ IEP goals and accommodations by collaborating and planning with special educators, working individually or in small groups with students with IEP goals, developing activities to meet the goals, etc. Attend licensing meetings with the school nurse.
Daily 10%
4.
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials and toys, student discipline, addressing parent complaints, daily attendance, daily anecdotes/progress notes, correspondence books, proper food handling and sanitation practices, tending to student’s personal needs, etc.
Daily 10%
5.
Supervise children on the playground. Handle emergencies and injuries in a safe and professional manner. Plan and implement meaningful activities for large motor periods.
Daily 5%
6.
Write student progress reports and conduct parent conferences. Communicate with student guardians and district special educators regarding student progress and/or issues.
Weekly 10%
7.
Complete Inter-Rater Reliability and collect sufficient student data and input into My Teaching Strategies (TS GOLD); meet deadlines for three checkpoints a year, as mandated by the State of Colorado.
Weekly 5%
8.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed and according to district guidelines.
Monthly 5%
9.
Attend and participate in professional development trainings including First Aid/CPR, crisis prevention intervention, literacy, excellence in equity, communication strategies, social/emotional development, etc. Attend professional learning communities (PLCs).
Quarterly 5%
10.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
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