<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/19/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>PC EARLY LEARNING CENTER</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/04/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>POSITION: PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER</p> <p>LOCATION: PC EARLY LEARNING CENTER - Level 4 Colorado Shines Program</p> <p>SCHEDULE: 2025-2026 School Year.</p> <p>SALARY: Salary beginning at $21.05/hour - 8.25 hours per day - 4 day week -163 days - based on the Board approved 2024-2025 Salary schedule.</p> <p>Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan</p> <p>Sick/Personal days earned at 1 day for every 18 days worked</p> <p>Full-Time employees are eligible for the District Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)</p> <p>Free employee access to District indoor swimming pool, and workout area.</p> <p>The Platte Canyon School District is committed to creating meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all of our students are well-prepared for post-secondary success, as well as positive contributions to their chosen communities. Our student-centered approach to education includes high expectations for student achievement and growth, as well as strong physical development and social-emotional well-being. The District serves the mountain communities of Bailey, Pine Junction, Shawnee, and Grant.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD.</p> <p>Must be Lead Teacher Qualified. Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.</p> <p>Minimum one year experience working with appropriate age group.</p> <p>Ability to work within an estaglished disciplinary program.</p> <p>Working knowledge of the Colorado Shines system and be registered on PDIS.</p> <p>Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain one.</p> <p>Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration.</p> <p>" Clear" background check through submission of fingerprint card to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation,and Background Information Services.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Assess student needs, progress and achievement; diagnose and remedy weaknesses.</p> <p>Instruction and supervision of preschool age students.</p> <p>Must be willing to work with 3-5 year old children in the preschool environment. This population could include developmentally delayed and at-risk children along with typical preschool aged children.</p> <p>Applicant must have current medical exam, and all immunizations up to date.</p> <p>Exhibit excellent classroom management skills that enhance learning, maintain sound control over student behavior and effectively manage transitions from one activity to another.</p> <p>Prepare and use effective instructional strategies using appropriate teaching materials.</p> <p>Other duties as assigned by ECE Education Coordinator.</p> <p>Application Process - Apply Online at www.plattecanyonschools.org</p> <p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Platte Canyon School District Public Notice Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI & 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 and Colorado law, The Platte Canyon School District 1 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all groups and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding civil rights discrimination: Kay Genschorck, PCSD1 Compliance Coordinator, PCSD1 Title IX Coordinator, kgenschorck@pcsdk12.org 572433 US Highway 285, PO Box 1069, Bailey CO 80421, 303-838-7666, x1019. You may also contact the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver CO 80204. PCSD1 offers Career and Technical Education which includes ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education) which prepares young adults to be occupationally effective, socially responsible, and functionally independent. The ACE program is available to all interested students.</p>