Requisition Number:

31644Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

Temporary StaffSchedule:

Full-TimePosting Close Date:

25-Jul-2021Date Posted:

21-Jul-2021 Close All Job SummaryProvide childcare for children of families affiliated with the University of Colorado including; residents of Family Housing Apartments, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The Children’s Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Social Services, and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This position in collaboration with the early childhood educator II, assistant director and director, serves by writing lesson plans, implementing activities to meet individual needs, leading other staff, and consulting with parents to discuss behavior/development.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We AreThe mission of the University of Colorado Children’s Center is to provide the highest quality of care and education for young children. Our role is to encourage and support each child in all areas of development, therefore crafting a positive self-image and realistic opportunity for success. Campus administration, Children’s Center staff members, parents, and members of the community all play an integral part in promoting and providing an environment rich in learning experiences and opportunities for children within the CU community.What We Can Offer

• The salary range for this position is $16.50 - $18.50 per hour.

BenefitsTemporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. Be StatementsBe Collaborative. Be Collaborative. Be Talented.What We RequireThe minimum amount of education and experience required for a position is assigned from the approved job family and job level for the work. Please use this section to provide additional information about experience, education, licensure(s), or certification(s) important for consideration in the job announcement for this position.
Any one of the following combinations of education and experience:
1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas: Early childhood education; 2) Elementary education; 3) Special education; 4) Family and child development; 5) Child psychology.
2. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with two (2) threesemester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either Introduction to Early Childhood Education or Guidance Strategies.
3. Current early childhood professional Credential Level III Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
4. Sixty (60) semester hours in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university, which must include at least two (2) three-semester hour courses, one of which must be either Introduction to Early Childhood Education or Guidance Strategies, and six (6) months of satisfactory experience.
5. Completion of twelve (12) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas in early childhood education and one of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either Introduction to Early Childhood Education or Guidance Strategies and nine (9) months (1,395 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
6. Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child development and twelve months of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
7. Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) from the Council of Professional Recognition, or other Department-approved credential.
8. Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program and twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
9. 1) Current Colorado Level I credential; or, 2) Two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas with one course being either Introduction to Early Childhood Education or Guidance Strategies and twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family child care home; a teacher’s aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or elementary school.What You Will Need

• Ability to provide a high quality environment nurturing a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks through age five. Demonstrated skills to develop, supervise, plan and teach a developmentally appropriate curriculum; train and evaluate assistant teachers and university student employees; and implement family programs while modeling appropriate language and behaviors.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Previous experience working in a licensed early childhood center.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by July 25, 2021 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu