Preschool TeacherOverview:Colorado Early Education Network (CEEN) is a federally funded,non-profit organization that is geared towards supporting children's growthin a positive learning environment by providing early learning and developmentopportunities, health and physical development services, as well aspromoting family well-being through continued education and strengtheningparent-child relationships.We are looking to bring in motivated, experienced Preschool Teachers whotake pride in their work with children, and are passionate about creating anengaging classroom atmosphere for preschool-aged children from low-incomefamilies while engaging with the local community. This is a 42 to 52 week;40 hrs. per week position.

　　Job Type: Full-time

　　Salary: $20.05 - $21.58 per hour

　　Hours Required:7:00AM - 4:00PM if placed in a Half Day classroom7:30AM - 4:00PM if placed in an Extended Day Classroom

　　Responsibilities:Work closely with a classroom team consisting of 1 Teacher, 1Assistant Teacher, and 1 part-time Program Aide.Prepare daily lesson plans and developmentally appropriate activitiesfor your students, which can range from nature walks to hands-on scienceexperiences.Develop individual lesson plans for each child as well as document theirprogress towards their unique goals.Maintain a productive and appropriate classroom environment by followingthe Head Start Performance Standards as well as the Colorado Office of EarlyChildhood Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.Provide a safe and inviting classroom atmosphere through theestablishment of positive and productive relationships with families andchildrEncourage the involvement of children's' families in Head Startprograms through home visits as well as parent-teacher conferences.

　　Required Qualifications:(1) An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early ChildhoodEducation with at least 910 clock hours of verified experience in an earlychildhood setting teaching preschool-age children; OR a baccalaureate oradvanced degree in any field and coursework* (30 ECE credits) equivalentto a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 910 clock hoursof verified experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-agechi(2) An associate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Educationand coursework* (15 ECE credits) equivalent to a major relating to EarlyChildhood Education with at least 910 clock hours of verified experience in anearly childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; OR(3) A current professional Teaching License issued by the ColoradoDepartment of Education with an endorsement in the area of ElementaryEducation, ECE, Early Childhood Special Education, or Early ChildhoodSpecial Education Specialist.

　　Benefit Summary:Tuition Reimbursement up to:o $1200/year for an AA degreeo $2400/year for a BA degree

　　Choice of 3 separate health benefit programs, focused on flexibilityand costEmployee Assistance Program that includes multiple free counselingsessions, access to a wellness coach, and work / life consultations forfinancial / legal and child / elder careMental Health Resources through Contractors with UNC Psychological ServicesHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance, alongside employer-matched401(k) contributions

　　COVID-19 Considerations:Due to a Head Start Program Mandate, all staff must be fully vaccinated forCOVID-10 and submit a copy of their vaccination card or their medicalexemption request to Human Resources prior to their first paid day ofemployment.

　　Additional Steps:In order to quickly move through the hiring process, please have thesedocuments prepared for our hiring team:(1) Completed Colorado Early Education Network job application(http://ceen.org/images/APP2021.pdf)(2) The diploma required for your position (High School, AA, BA, etc)(3) Educational transcripts for any ECE credits earned(4) Hours of Experience letters from previous childcare employers

　　Colorado Early Education Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to anindividual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression,religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical ormental disability, medical condition, family care status, maritalstatus, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, geneticinformation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected byfedera