Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Description

Now Hiring: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Join our school year, making a difference, having fun, and gaining valuable experience!

Location: Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District

Dates: Potential Start date August 4, 2025

Pay: 

· $19.52-$19.81

 Why join our team? 

· Part-Time, Weekdays Only – Enjoy a 10-15-hour work week, typically Monday/Wednesday/ Friday. No weekends! 

· Training & Development – Gain leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

· Make an Impact – Educate and inspire students through learning experiences, adventures, games, and activities. 

· Work-Life Balance – Enjoy holidays off, and we follow the Jefferson County Public School schedule. 

· Fun & Active Environment – Lead exciting activities, and work in a supportive, active environment.

Key Dates: 

· Staff Training: August 11-15

· First Day of School: August 18, 2025

Employee Benefits:

· Retirement Savings: Seasonal employees contribute 6.2%, matched by the District.

· Free access to outdoor pools, an indoor community center, and open space trails.

· Work Environment & Perks:

o Flexible schedules and a fun, team-oriented atmosphere.

o Training opportunities in leadership, safety, and customer service.

o Potential for advancement and returning in future seasons.

Join our team and enjoy great perks while making a difference in the community!

About Us:

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District is a small yet diverse Special District in Littleton that provides the Ken-Caryl Ranch community with a variety of recreational opportunities. We strive to strengthen community connections through exceptional parks, recreation, and educational experiences.

 Ken-Caryl Ranch Preschool Overview:

Students enjoy free play and structured learning centers that include games, science, crafts, and more! 

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, Assistant Director, and Early Childhood Teacher, the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for facilitating a fun and engaging play-based learning environment for children ages 2.5-6. 

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

a. Supports the Early Childhood Teacher in cultivating an inviting and nurturing environment for every child; implements a curriculum that encourages play, choice, inquiry, and learning.

b. Supports the planning and implementation of daily activities, facilitates smooth transitions, and assists with various tasks to ensure an efficient and successful program

c. Utilizes and enforces a positive redirection behavior management philosophy 

d. Responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of the children throughout the day, which may consist of various activities such as swimming, field trips, helping kids change if there are accidents, and time indoors in the classroom

e. Performs necessary administrative duties essential for the classroom, including required paperwork for state licensing (drill logs, student sick logs, medication administration logs, attendance tracking, etc.); follows all guidelines set forth by the Office of Early Childhood and CO Department of Health and Human Services

f. Provides support and guidance to Volunteers, Aides, or Substitute teachers, assists with check-in and check-out of participants

g. Support teachers in collaboration with pedagogy 

h. Ensures safety protocols are followed and monitors equipment and program spaces to ensure safe usage

i. Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized classroom

j. Promotes a positive and professional image of the District, ensuring excellent customer service internally and externally

k.  Attends staff meetings and training and meets all deadlines.

l. Keeps up to date with required certifications.

Requirements

  Requirements:

Assistant Teachers must be at least sixteen (18) years of age 

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Must exercise excellent judgment, diplomacy, and sensitivity to all participants
• Desire to work and play hard each day!

· An Assistant Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children during times specified in Section 7.702.46, must meet one (1) of the following qualifications:

1. Completion of one (1) of the Early Childhood Education courses in Section 7.702.43 B, 3,

with a course grade of “C” or better; and a minimum of nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of

verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight

(8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Assistant Early Childhood Teachers

must be enrolled in and attending the second (2nd) Early Childhood Education course,

which will be used as the basis for their qualification for the position of Early Childhood

Teacher; or,

2. Completion of two (2) of the Early Childhood Education courses referenced in Section

7.702.43, B, 3, with a course grade of “C” or better and no experience; or,

3. A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in Version 3.0 as

determined by the Department.

Preferred qualification:

• Must have excellent communication skills to build open and trusting relationships with children, parents, and other team members 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge, understanding, and application of positive classroom management techniques.

2. Be highly organized, punctual, flexible, and demonstrate compassion and patience.

3. Flexible and positive in a dynamic work environment; utilizes creative problem solving within a sometimes-challenging environment; ability to make quick, rational decisions in situations affecting the safety and wellbeing of program participants and possess the ability to carry out such decisions.

4. Effective and clear written and oral communication with various audiences, including staff, parents, and supervisors.

5. Ability to work a schedule that includes mainly Monday-Friday and minimal evenings and weekends

6. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job

7. Able to drive a 14-passenger minibus and other applicable vehicles (No special license needed).

8. Understands the general philosophy of public recreation agencies and adheres to the organization’s mission.

9. Ability to occasionally support other recreation programming including special events

10. Develop and maintain relationships with District employees, volunteers, the community, public agencies, and the private sector.

Special Requirements:

1. Possess, or ability to obtain, valid First Aid and CPR certifications upon hire as well as all applicable licensing requirements and certifications.
2. Complete designated Early Childhood Education (ECE) training by the specified deadlines

3. Medication administration certification, or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of hire date.

4. Possess or ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and be insurable by the District's carrier.

5. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and OneDrive.

Work and Physical Requirements:

This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including the outdoors, classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, and various venues around the Denver metro area. Some of the work is outside and requires physical labor. 

FIELD ENVIRONMENT:

Working Environment

1. Moderate physical activity will be required frequently.
2. Work will be required indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
3. Work may be required under hazardous and adverse conditions, Including, but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces and proximity to moving mechanical equipment.
4. Use of sensory activities, such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and      color vision will be required frequently.
5. Work will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.

Physical Requirements

1. Have ability to lift items in excess of 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently. 
2. Have ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, jump, slide, climb, pinch, grip, reach overhead, reach away from body, and perform repetitive motions.