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State of Colorado Assistant Child Care Teacher (Toddler/Preschool) in Jefferson County, Colorado
Assistant Child Care Teacher (Toddler/Preschool)
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Assistant Child Care Teacher (Toddler/Preschool)
Salary
$33,072.00 - $36,379.00 Annually
Location
Jefferson County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJL -400470 10/22
Department
Red Rocks Community College
Opening Date
10/13/2022
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
13300 West Sixth Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 303-914-6299 303-914-6570
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information
For questions regarding this position please contact: Jacqui Oakley Jacqui.Oakley@rrcc.edu
Description
Benefits
Department Information
THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED
GJL -400470 10/22: The Children's Center
Red Rocks Community College is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Child Care Teacher (Toddler/Preschool) to join our Children’s Center.
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to ourVision and Mission (https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/our-mission) , which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity (https://www.rrcc.edu/diversity) webpage for additional information.
With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.
Department Information: The mission of The Children’s Center is to support children as they learn about and discover their own uniqueness in a rich, caring, loving, environment where relationships between children, families and staff are nurtured. Our well-educated and experienced teachers enjoy industry-leading benefits (listed below) while working in the supportive atmosphere of a college setting. Professional development of staff is highly valued and supported. Our program has a unique philosophy that combines components of High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and similar early childhood approaches to education. We have a play-based, child centered curriculum which focuses on the interests of the children rather than a canned curriculum.
Description of Job
Red Rocks Community College is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Child Care Teacher (Toddler/Preschool) to join our Children’s Center.
Provide quality educational experiences by collaborating with the Toddler/Preschool caregivers, Center families and Center director to meet children's needs. Assist the primary caregivers by facilitating and supervising quality activities in the classroom and outdoors. Work to get to know the families in the Center, particularly in the assigned classroom and be competent in receiving and releasing children in the morning and afternoon and engaging in necessary and appropriate conversations with parents during that time. Assist primary caregivers by contributing anecdotes to individual assessment records.
All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Qualifications:
- Must have completed either ECE 101 or ECE 103 with 12 months (1820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children under six years of age who are not related to the individual OR completion of both ECE 101 and ECE 103 with no experience. All courses must be completed with a course grade of "C" or above.
Preferred Qualifications:
ECE 101 and ECE 103 with 12 months verified experience in care and supervision of four or more children under the age of six not related to the applicant.
Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Basic Knowledge of child development birth-5 years
Desire to be with young children
Flexible and willing to work effectively in a team
Able to provide excellent customer service to families
Willing to adapt to and proved services for diverse groups
To Apply: Please complete an application and attach the following:
A cover letter describing your professional experiences and addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
A resume.
Transcripts (unofficial)
Supplemental Information
Benefits:RRCC offers a range of benefit choices (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Supplemental Retirement Plans, PERA, Disability Benefits, and more). For additional information, please visit theCCCS Employee Benefit Website (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) .
Starting Salary: Starting salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with our compensation plan.
The Assessment Process:Red Rocks Community College utilizes selection and/or search committees in the hiring process for vacant positions. The committee will review all applications received by the closing deadline listed on this announcement to determine if applicants meet required qualifications. The committee will complete a secondary review of applications that meet required qualifications to determine applicants that align more closely with the listed qualifications. The top applicants from this assessment process receive an invite for the first round of committee interviews.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments, as they relate to the position responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications sections of this announcement. Upload additional documents, if necessary, to fully explain your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions and apply by the listed submission deadline, may result in your application not being accepted for this position, and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate at any stage in the search/selection process for this position.
Transcripts Required: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Assessment is required for Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in the rejection of your application and you will not be continued in the search/selection process for this position announcement. If selected as the finalist for the position, official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide RRCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.
Important Notes: Note: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this within your application materials.
Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. The College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation gender identity, religion, age, national/ ethnic origin, pregnancy status, veteran’s status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by applicable law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.
RRCC has designated the Executive Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Administrator/Title IX Administrator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Title VII/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, ADA/Sec 504 Coordinator, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-914-6298.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in the application process, please notify Human Resources at 303-914-6570.
RRCC conducts pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including crime statistics for the Red Rocks Community College Lakewood and Arvada campuses, please see the Red Rocks Community College campus security website athttp://www.rrcc.edu/police/. For a hard copy report, please contact 303.914.6494.
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