Assistant Early Childhood Teacher

JOB LOCATION

800 N Telluride St Aurora, Colorado 80011-7815

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 **This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Assistant Early Childhood Teachers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

Hourly Pay: $17.00/hour

Estimated average hours per week: 10-30

Hours between 8:00 - 3:30

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply. 

Do you love working with children? 
We are looking for a fun, energetic, loving individual to join our teaching team.
The City of Aurora is looking for Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to work for the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department.
At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our work by modeling the Core 4 Values of Customer Service, Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect and we welcome all who share those values to apply.
This is a continuous posting and will be closed when all positions are filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring supervisor once a week for review. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties Listed below are to Assist the Early Childhood Teacher by:

• Planning and preparing class outlines and supply lists

• Lead class activities

• Maintain confidential records of students' personal information and progress reports

• Record daily attendance

• Monitor monthly enrollments

• Provide a safe classroom environment

• Maintain class discipline according to policies and safety codes

• Communicate with parents

• Recruit parent helpers

• Conduct parent/teacher conferences as needed

• Recruit guest speakers

• Set up/ tear down a classroom as needed; minor cleaning

• Inspect equipment for safety

• May include cash handling

• Attend meetings and workshops

• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work; may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

• Some lifting and carrying objects; may require regular standing and walk

• May require bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing.

• May require vision to read reports and other written materials, frequent speech communication, and hearing to maintain communication with participants, parents, and co-workers.

Essential Personnel: 

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean comfortable environment; requires some outdoor work