POSITION:  Early Childhood Group Lead
 

SALARY RANGE: Per Classified Salary Schedule plus prorated School District Comprehensive Benefits Package.  Nine-month position (follows the school calendar with a daily schedule to be determined by the principal and special education staff).  Salary range is $19.95-$36.08 per hour, depending on education and experience

 

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:  Please submit an application (apply online at website: www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position.  Applicant must apply online. Internal applicants, please submit letters of interest, recommendations, and current resume to Karmen Sawicki, Little Trappers  Preschool Director; [email protected].

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or leading an infant/toddler room.
• Education: Hold a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0, as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, have a minimum of nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of infants and/or toddlers, and:
  • (a) Has completed one (1) three (3) semester credit hour course in infant/toddler development; or
  • (b) Has completed the Department-approved expanding quality in infant and toddler care training course.
  • Current First-Aid and CPR certification
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• Must be at least 19 years old
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and organization skills with a compassionate, patient demeanor.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Staff Supervision: Mentor, support, and guide infant caregivers, providing training to improve quality of care.
• Classroom Management: Ensure compliance with state licensing, child-to-staff ratios, health protocols, and cleaning routines.
• Curriculum & Development: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities focusing on cognitive, social, and motor development.
• Infant Care & Safety: Maintain a safe, hygienic, and nurturing environment; track daily attendance, health, and feeding schedules, and diaper changes.
• Family Partnerships: Build positive relationships with parents, providing daily reports on child development and milestones.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION:    All positions open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:          

•  Position follows the school calendar and daily school schedule.
• All contracts/agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education. Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.
• Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement
An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
The Weld Re-8 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator- Brian Childress; Chief Operations Officer,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [email protected]; Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McClary; Human Resource Manager,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621,1-303-857-3217, [email protected].

El Distrito Escolar Weld Re-8 no discrimina por azones de raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, sexo o discpacidad en sus programas o actividades. Una falta de cualidades en ingl�s no ser�n un obst�culo para la admisi�n o participaci�n. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre p�lizas de no disrminicaci�n: Coordinador de Cumplimiento: Brian Childress, Director de Operaciones, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [email protected], Coordinadora de T�tulo IX: Stephanie McClary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217,  [email protected].