Job Description

Description

Position: BASE Teacher Leader - PM Weekdays
Reports To: PreK/BASE Director
Position Status: Full-Time
Position Class: Non-Exempt
Contract Days: 173 days
Schedule: M-F 3:15 - 6:00 PM
Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision PERA

Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be lifelong learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected valued and known by the content of their character.

SVA Preschool Teachers Will:

• Have a deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
• Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission helping set the tone and culture.
• Engage students in thoughtful logical dialogue on a consistent basis and build appropriate professional relationships with students.
• Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
• Communicate proactively with students staff and parents.
• Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
• Embrace feedback from the administration in a continuous improvement modality.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Colorado State Rules and Regulations pertaining to Preschool.

Duties:

• In cooperation with (and under the supervision of) a Lead Teacher teach a classroom of 3-4 or 4-5 year old students.
• Being up to date compliant and knowledgeable on state Licensing Rules and Regulations and Health Department Rules and Regulations
• Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces/items in the classroom as deemed necessary by state rules and regulations
• Be involved in the life of the school Clubs Sports Community Service or Character Program
• Monitor lunch and/or hallways
• Other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal or Preschool Director

• Any ONE of these options is to be considered Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified:
  • Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education Child Psychology Elementary Education or Family and Child Development
  • Bachelors Degree in an unrelated area of study AND (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies)
  • 2 year College Degree in Early Childhood Education (at least 60 semester hours) AND 6 months (910 verified hours) experience
  • 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited college/university including (2) 3 semester hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) PLUS 9 months (1395 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6 who are not related to the applicant in any way
  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development AND (12) months (1820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children under the age of 6 who are not related to the applicant in any way
  • (2) 3 semester-hour classes focused in ECE from a regionally accredited college/university (introduction to ECE and ECE guidance strategies) AND at least 24 months (3640 verified hours) of experience in supervising 4 or more children under the age of 6 who are not related to the applicant in any way
• At least one year (1820 verified hours) of experience in a preschool classroom *(not considered ECT qualified may not be left unsupervised with children)*

• Familiarity with Colorado State Licensing/Health Department Rules and Regulations
• CPR/First Aid/Standard Precautions Certification
• Proficient in Technology
• Excellent Communication Skills

Desired Attributes:

Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders communicators and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families values Core Knowledge Classical curriculum foreign language character education and service to the community.

Other Desired Attributes Include:

• Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical teaching methods
• Passion for early childhood education
• Passion for developing a whole-school culture that provides an appropriate structure for grades preschool-12
• Precise persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude solid decision-making and well-developed management skills
• Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs
• Accessible with an open-minded approach to students staff parents andthe community
• Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community

Send Letter of Interest and Resume To:

Human Resources
SkyView Academy
6161 Business Center Dr.
Highlands Ranch CO 80130

SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over race sex color religion national origin disability military status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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