Westminster Public Schools seeks Early Childhood Educators. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver, Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment, a very competitive salary, and benefits. Teachers beginning salary starts at $62,763 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $69,818 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100,000 per year.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at wps.org or contact HR at hrapplication@wps.org or 720.542.5026 or at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education and/or like subject area

*Valid CDE Teacher License in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired

*More than two years of experience in working with children ages 3 months through 5 years of age desired 

*Oral and written communication skills 
*Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job 

*Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions 

*Ability to manage multiple priorities 
*Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations 
*Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures. 
*Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator 
*Basic computer skills (email, web-based assessments, etc.) 
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English 
*Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds desired 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Prepares a culturally responsive standards-based classroom environment with a play-based focus. Observes and interacts with students and handles assessments. Follows objectives in lesson plans to meet students’ individual and developmental needs. Allows students to explore, builds social skills (through the implementation of the Incredible Years curriculum), independence, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Supervises students to ensure their safety, health and developmental growth. Establishes positive relationships with students, including modeling behavior, teaching towards Measurement Topics, teach self-help skills, encourages independence and prepares activities for children. Communicates with staff and administration to collaborate using, purchasing, and sharing of supplies. 
*Communicates with parents regarding upcoming events, students’ individual needs and goals. Conducts parent/teacher conferences, attend IEP meetings, RTI meetings, home visits, etc.
*Supervises classroom instruction with the help of teacher aides, assistants and substitutes. Provides instruction material; monitors quality, safety and appropriateness of materials and activities 
*In collaboration with team leader, collects student assessment data (anecdotal records, student assessments, evidence towards proficiency on measurement topics, etc.) and enters into the appropriate documentation system (Educate/Work Sampling) 
*Maintains written lesson plans with measurement topic objectives. Uses a formal lesson plan format and give details of activities for day and developmental area that correspond to the preschool curriculum guide 
*Plans curriculum based on Westminster Public Schools CBS standards for pre-school as well as Kindergarten readiness skills 

*Ensures building safety; set up schedules, weekly meetings, staff development workshops; plans and conducts winter and spring programs, field trips and end of year program 

*Maintains documents including individual children information sheets, volunteer forms, medical forms, emergency contact forms, person authorized to pick up child, newsletters, reminder notices, medication documentation, accident reports, attendance, report cards, lesson plans, individual portfolios, field trips, and district forms 

*Handles classroom/building maintenance and safety including cleaning and disinfecting room and gym, report unsafe items and areas, monitors playground equipment, cleans kitchen, supervises parking lot, observes hallways and bulletin board appearance 
*Participates in district staff training and development including attending Early Childhood training and weekly staff meetings 
*Performs other duties as assigned