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Job Title: Intern - Early Childhood Teacher
Department: Kids First
Classification: Non-Exempt, Termed* (Full-Time position, up to one year)
Hiring Range: $24.05/hour - $27.06/hour
Salary Range: $24.05/hour - $36.08/hour
Position Summary: The Internship is a learning position, training and coursework are required for completion of the term. Provides substituting, and release time for licensed childcare staff providers consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement. The program typically runs between six (6) and nine (9) months, and may extend up to twelve (12) months depending on completion of requirements and program needs.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Kids First Co-manager of Programming.
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Essential Job Functions:
Training
• Completes all required trainings to earn Early Childhood Teacher Credential 2.0 within designated timeframe. Co-creates and follows professional development plan including observations and reflections, to earn ECT credential. Disseminates information and promotes Kids First services and programs.
Substituting
• Substitutes in licensed early childhood education programs, in Pitkin County, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years according to priorities approved by Kids First.
• Responsibilities include lifting children, diaper changing, indoor and outdoor activities, quality interactions with young children, classroom cleaning and effective communication with directors, teaching teams and City staff.
• Responsibilities may also include food preparation, toileting, hand washing, and caring for ill children until parents arrive. Travel to childcare programs in Pitkin County is required.
Coordination
• Helps to coordinate the substitute schedule with the Early Childhood Teacher on staff who is responsible for all scheduling. This coordination may include communicating with childcare directors and teachers. Includes maintaining communication with Kids First staff.
Administrative
• Assists Early Childhood teacher in maintaining records for accurate billing and demonstrated need for substitutes in licensed childcare programs. Assists with administrative duties in the Kids First office when required.
• Attends Kids First staff meetings and other training as required.
City Organizational Values
• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Educational Expertise: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner, including angry or difficult individuals. Ability to exercise good judgment in facilitating highly confidential matters.
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Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: No prior experience required; candidates may have limited or volunteer-based work experience suitable for referral.
Technical Knowledge: Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
Preferred Candidate: Candidates with current CPR/First Aid certification and bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:
• Full-time, termed, Monday through Friday, hours may vary with workload. *This program is typically completed within six (6) to nine (9) months, though in some cases it may take up to twelve (12) months. The goal is to earn the Early Childhood Teacher Credential 2.0, and participants are expected to gain a certain number of hours of classroom experience working with children during this period.
• Evenings/Weekends may occasionally be required depending on department needs, training schedules, and special projects.
Work Environment:
• Indoors: Classroom and office environment at Kids First and in local childcare centers. Potential exposure to germs and illnesses common in childcare settings.
• Outdoors/Off-Site: Playgrounds at and near recreation facilities. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.
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Physical Demands:
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 25 pounds from one level to another.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.