Leman Academy of Excellence Inc is hiring a Guest Substitute Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for instructing scholars using our classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. You will create lesson plans, participate in professional training, and collaborate with grade-level teams to provide a foundational education.
What You'll Do
- Plan and carry out provided curriculum targeting child development areas such as language, motor, and social skills.
- Prepare children for kindergarten by introducing foundational concepts.
- Provide age-appropriate weekly and monthly lesson plans.
- Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
- Provide various experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling.
- Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on needs.
- Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents.
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
- Keep records of students’ progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child’s development.
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
- Implement appropriate discipline when required.
- Ensure equipment and classrooms are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times.
- Develop activities to stimulate the children.
- Maintain student records on developmental and academic growth.
- Be responsible for holding parent-teacher conferences.
- Establish policies and procedures for inside and outside the classroom.
- Become familiar with emergency procedures and protocols.
- Understand and comply with DHS rules and regulations.
- Set up the classroom to reflect the lessons currently being taught.
- Ensure students are supervised at all times.
- Keep parents informed of classroom expectations, program activities, and their child's progress.
- Discuss student development with parents.
- Be vigilant about the health and safety of all students.
What We're Looking For
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- CBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
- Current TB test (completed within the last 6 months).
- Abuse and Neglect training.
- FEMA disaster preparedness training.
- OSHA-approved Standard Precautions.
- Introduction to Early Intervention and Special Education Programs.
- Impact of Bias on Early Education.
- ECE 101 and 103 required (ECE 103 substitution Pyramid Plus Approach training).
- OR a current Early Childhood Professional Credential level 2 or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the ECE Department.
- OR a current Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the CDA Council in a Center-Based, Preschool; CO ECE Department-approved credential.
- OR a current Teaching License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with an endorsement in the area of Early Childhood Education.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other area and completion of an additional two (2) three (3)- semester credit hour courses in Early Childhood Education.
- One (1) of the courses must be either: Introduction to Early Childhood; or Guidance Strategies -or- the Department approved Pyramid Plus Approach training.
- An Associate’s degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in: Child Development; Child Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Educational Leadership and Administration; Elementary Education; Family and Human Development; Family Studies; or, Special Education, from an accredited college or university.
Team & Environment
You will report to the Pre-Kindergarten Program Supervisor.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $130-$145 Daily.
- Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan; enrollment effective the first of the month following start date.
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long and Short Term Disability benefits effective the first day of the month following start date.
- Leman is a PERA Employer.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at our Bayou Gulch Campus in Parker, Colorado.
Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
