What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
Position Description
The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator role is to provide educational programing that focuses on early literacy, numeracy and social skills in efforts to prepare children for the formal school setting. The Early Childhood Teacher/Educator aids in forming meaningful partnerships with families and child specific focus for individualized outcomes. The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator works with children of varying ages: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged in a variety of settings.
This contract is located in Southern Colorado Springs and will last through the entirety of the 25/26 school year. The contract pays $55/ hour for 37.5 hours locally and $2,318.00/ week with stipends for travelers. Mileage reimbursement and full benefits offered as well.
Ideal candidates hold a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education or will be willing to obtain that certification.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred
- Certification for Early Childhood Education (Child Development Associate, CDA) as required by state/ client or contract
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
Salary : $55 - $2,318
