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Job Title Early Childhood Liaison Teaching Specialist (Part-time)DepartmentAcademics SCLocationSheridanPosting CategoryStaffDesired Start Date09/16/2019Hiring Range$22.00 to @24.00 per hourFull Salary RangeNABenefits Summary

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Months Worked Annually9 monthsTypical Work Schedule

TBD

Position Information

Posting Number 20150404PJob Posting Date07/17/2019Initial Review DateOpen Until FilledYesJob Summary

The Early Childhood Liaison teaching specialist is the lead Kindlers classroom teacher. The specialist will facilitate classes three times per week with Kindergarten readiness guidelines in mind. The ECL specialist will assist other ECL programs throughout the year: 1. The Spring Early Childhood Festival, 2. Provider visits to Kindlers Classroom (tentative start date Spring 2020), 3. Three evening Kindlers Classes throughout each school year.

Reports ToSheridan College Early Childhood LiaisonEducation/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

● Enthusiastic about children and early education
● Excellent Communication Skills
● Creative
● Self-starter
● Timely
● Organized
● Positive
● Works well with others

The ECL Teaching Specialist will:

Facilitate and lead the Kindlers classes three times per week and plan the weekly curriculum around kindergarten readiness guidelines.

Plan, prepare and clean-up learning activities and classroom after each session.
-This may require running errands and gathering supplies outside of the classroom.

Model to parents how to play, talk and interact with little ones while having fun.

Provide support and resources for families where observed a potential need.

Provide a classroom environment that is welcoming and one that fosters new friendships amongst Kindler families.

Lead Kindler family communication: in person, email, phone calls and Facebook

Meet on a weekly basis with the Early Childhood Liaison to plan, guide and support all ECL work.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Kindlers Learn through Play classroom is located at Highland Park Elementary School.

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.

Gillette College is located in Gillette, WY, the county seat of Campbell County. Located midway between the Big Horn Mountains to the West and the Black Hills of South Dakota to the east. Gillette is a growing, family-friendly community and enjoys a very strong economy due to energy-related industries located there.

NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.

Experience

Teaching and Early Childhood experience required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu.

Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time70Responsibility/Duty

Kindlers classroom planning, station preparation, teaching and clean-up

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time20Responsibility/Duty

Kindler advertisement and parental communication, sharing of resources

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time10Responsibility/Duty

Supporting other ECL Programming

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Other Documents
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3
7. Teaching Philosophy