WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE - 8

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

301 REYNOLDS STREET

FORT LUPTON, CO  80621

PHONE (303) 857-3200, FAX 303-857-3219 or EMAIL:  jhoag@ftlupton.k12.co.us

John S. Hoag, Assistant Superintendent

DATE OF POSTING:  July 14, 2010

POSITION:  Preschool Teacher

SALARY RANGE:  Salary Range of $32,075 - $70,655 annually depending on experience and education (BA/MA level); additional opportunities for performance pay and tuition reimbursement.  Salary Range of $22,864-31,883 annually for associate degree level teachers.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:  Please submit an application along with a letter of interest, three letters of reference,a copy of your transcripts and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position.

Send materials to John Hoag, Assistant Superintendent at the above address. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

·         B. A. in Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred – will consider applicants with at least a Child Care Professional Credential (CCP), Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (if teacher holds less than a four year degree, he/she must be making progress toward the BA degree; training plan and timeline will be developed).

·         ECERS-R and Qualistar experience preferred.

·         Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) preferred.

·         At least three years of full-time teaching experience with young children preferred.

·         Hold or be able to obtain a Colorado Teachers' Certificate/License from Colorado Department of Education or other credentials as listed above.

·         Knowledge of ECE standards and assessment preferred.

·         Strong background and successful experience in early childhood education, multicultural education, second language acquisition and literacy preferred.

·         Able to develop parent partnerships.

·         Computer and Technology skills preferred.

·         Able to work as a team member and facilitate preschool students’ transition to kindergarten, as well as curriculum alignment with kindergarten staff.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION:  July 29, 2010.  Position open until filled.  Applicant materials can be mailed to the above address. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·         Assignment starting date is August 5, 2010. 

·         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.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer

Weld County School District Re 8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age in access to, employment in, or in the provision of any of the District's programs, benefits, or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VII, Affirmative Action, and the Americans with Disabilities Act:  Superintendent, at above address and telephone number.

Weld County District Re 8 encourages all qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.