Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Specialized Youth Instructor)
Position Details:
Funtime Preschool Program – Northside Aztlan Community Center with the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department
Part-Time/Hourly Position
Hourly Rate - $16-21 per hour based on relevant experience and qualifications
Program Details:
Our Funtime Preschool is a year-round, state-licensed program that operates during the school year (September – May) for children ages 3-5. During the summer, Funtime Preschool transforms into Funtime Adventures for a summer camp experience for 4-5 year olds. Funtime Preschool Program focused on the development of readiness skills through child-directed discovery and teacher-led activities. Comprehensive curriculum content includes development of fine motor, cognitive, gross motor, social emotional and early literacy skills. The play-based, intentional approach encourages self-regulation, critical thinking and problem-solving. We are also will be in our third year of being a UPK provider. We offer 2 classrooms: 1 Preschool classroom (ages 3-4) and 1 PreK/UPK classroom (ages 4-5). Families may choose from 3 registration options: 2-day (Tu/Th), 3-day (M/W/F) or 5-day (M-F).
Position Overview:
We are searching for enthusiastic, dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with preschool-aged children. Ideal candidates genuinely enjoy the learning that takes place through play and is comfortable spending their days on a child’s level! Assistant Teachers will assist in program coordination and class management alongside Lead teachers in licensed classrooms.
Qualifications:
Must meet state licensing requirements to be an Assistant Teacher in CO.
Work Schedule:
Funtime Preschool generally follows the Poudre School District Calendar, with classes running from September through mid-May. Summer Funtime Adventure Camps begin in early June and run through mid-August. Required pre-service training must be completed prior to working with children.
Summer hours schedules may vary with up to 8-hour shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
School-year schedules will be consistent with the exceptions for staff meetings or seasonal family engagement events that may take place outside of regularly scheduled shifts. School-year schedule options are as follows:
- 10:00am – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday (17.5 hours per week) – 2 positions available
- 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday (17.5 hours per week) – 2 positions available
- Additional hours may be possible to fill temporary vacancies and to sub as needed.
Candidates who may have the ability to work up to 40 hours during the school year to help fill temporary vacancies will be prioritized. Emphasis is placed on candidates who are available year-round, but optional school-year only (September – May) positions may be available.
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