Early Childhood Group Lead

• Position Type:
  Preschool/Preschool Group Lead
  
• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
  
• Location:
  Little Trappers
  
• Date Available:
  10/12/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  open until filled

POSITION: Early Childhood Group Lead

SALARY RANGE: Per Classified Salary Schedule plus prorated School District Comprehensive Benefits Package. Nine-month position (follows the school calendar with a daily schedule to be determined by the principal and special education staff). Salary range is $19.95-$36.08 per hour, depending on education and experience

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an application (apply online at website: www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicant must apply online. Internal applicants, please submit letters of interest, recommendations, and current resume to Karmen Sawicki, Little Trappers Preschool Director; [email protected].

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Two-year associate's degree or the equivalent of two years of college preferred, with a minimum of Two (2) three-semester hour Early Childhood Education courses, with one course being either Introduction to Early Childhood Education OR Guidance Strategies.
• Early Childhood Teacher qualified per Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251583638954) licensing or willing to pursue college coursework
• Experience working with children 3-5 years of age in a school setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to assist licensed Early Childhood Teacher in planning and implementing learning activities, in supervising children working independently and in groups in the classroom, and in supervising children on school grounds and hallways.
• Able to serve as a team player; follow CDHS Early Learning and Care licensing rules and regulations, use technology for child assessment entry, assist with communications between home and school, assist children with toileting/diapering, respond to minor emergencies, and perform first aid as necessary.
• Such alternatives to the above duties as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and, assist with planning, development, and implementation of instructional activities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all school personnel.
• Maintain a physical classroom environment that is conducive to the learning process.
• Attend all required meetings and school functions.
• Be consistent in program content and expectations of students and other classroom staff.
• Keep appropriate student and classroom records.
• Make effective use of instruction materials and demonstrate effective methods of instruction to ensure that the individual student performance levels, needs, and abilities are addressed.
• Exercise behavior management and maintain control of students assigned to his/her care.
• Participate and occasionally assist in the organization of meetings, committees, and special functions.
• Abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: All positions open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Position follows the school calendar and daily school schedule.
• 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.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement
An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
The Weld Re-8 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator- Brian Childress; Chief Operations Officer,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [email protected]; Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McClary; Human Resource Manager,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621,1-303-857-3217, [email protected].

El Distrito Escolar Weld Re-8 no discrimina por azones de raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, sexo o discpacidad en sus programas o actividades. Una falta de cualidades en ingl�s no ser�n un obst�culo para la admisi�n o participaci�n. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre p�lizas de no disrminicaci�n: Coordinador de Cumplimiento: Brian Childress, Director de Operaciones, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [email protected], Coordinadora de T�tulo IX: Stephanie McClary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217, [email protected].