Colorado Nonprofit Association

Ballet Instructor/Choreographer

Organizational Summary

The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all artists, actors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dance Coordinator, this hourly position teaches beginning through advanced ballet and pointe classes using a syllabus. This instructor will choreograph for the spring concerts and may have the opportunity to choreograph on the performing company.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph class dances for the spring recitals
• Arrive prior to class time
• Attend and participate in all required meetings
• Open Communication with Dance Coordinator on ongoing basis
• Submit required concert information to the Dance Coordinator; including program notes, music and prop and set needs, in timely manner
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Experience educating young children, adolescents and/or and adults with a strong emphasis on injury prevention
• Ability to present material in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Ability to teach the material on the syllabus and give useful corrections on alignment and execution
• Ability to communicate positively with the students, parents and Arvada Center Staff
• Ability to collaborate and work with fellow dance instructors on show themes
• Ability to demonstrate or explain combinations and correct students, move ballet barres as needed
• Move light sets and props during recital season
• Ability to stand for two hours, either in class or while working backstage for dance concerts
• Must possess several years teaching experience, have a solid foundation of ballet training
• Applicants should be reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about teaching dance to children, teens and/or adults
• Basic knowledge of kinesiology
• A background check is required 

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Early Learning Center Assistant Director

Position Summary:

Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an assistant director (AD) who is responsible for supporting the leading of the Early Learning Center (ELC) for Hope House Colorado. The AD is responsible for supervising and leading staff and assisting the director of childhood education (DCE) in building a culture that exemplifies Hope House Core Values, implementation of programming that aligns with our educational philosophy and principles, running the summer program, managing parent communication, and ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing and Colorado Shines standards.

Looking to hire in June for an August 19th first day of school.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide supervision for operations assistant, summer camp staff, ELC teachers and ELC assistant teachers
• Oversee daily operations of the ELC in partnership with DCE, including programming, staff and quality of care
• Lead classroom scheduling, coverage and support to ensure child/staff ratio for all classrooms and compliance with childcare regulations
• Maintain accurate teacher and child records needed for licensing and Colorado Shines
• Assist the DCE in ensuring compliance with Colorado licensing standards and state and federal laws to maintain license, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and local fire department regulations
• Lead and implement professional learning, lesson planning, classroom fidelity checks, and coaching for Creative Curriculum, Orange (Bible) Curriculum and Social-Emotional strategies as appropriate
• Lead and implement Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment System professional learning, assessment schedule, management of TS Gold System, teaching coaching to utilize data to make decisions to increase child outcomes
• Direct annual professional learning for ELC (required and based on needs of ELC), including identifying needs, scheduling, budgeting and managing presenters
• Assist the DCE in the compliance and quality of the ELC to reach and maintain a Colorado Shine 5-star rating (learning environment, leadership management and administrative plans, family engagement and child health program)
• Promoting Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships

We want to hear from you if…

• You are larger center certified (required)
• You possess Infant Nursery Program Supervisor credential or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (required)
• You have experience in early childhood setting serving infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers (required)
• You have two years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing staff (required)
• You are familiar with ELC licensing regulations (required)
• You are knowledgeable of early childhood education, child development principles and practices, and early intervention best practices (preferred)
• You have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum (preferred)
• You have knowledge and experience in the implementation of trauma informed care practices as it relates to both children and adolescents (preferred)

Who we are:

Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor and even a little bit of silliness each day!

Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy:

In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential.

Salary Range

$50,000 – $62,000

Benefits

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits

• Health Benefits: Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
• Simple IRA: Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
• Vacation: Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
• Holidays: HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
• Sick Leave: HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Mental Health Days: Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion.
• Employer Based Childcare: Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis.
• Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness

Job Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

Education & Career Coordinator

Education & Career Coordinator

Position Summary

Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring a Education & Career Coordinator (“ECC”). The Education & Career Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the High School & GED and College & Career Programs. This includes providing guidance and support for teen moms through each stage of their education and career journey, including getting their GED or high school diploma, providing educational advice, career counseling, financial aid navigation, coordinating volunteer tutors, job readiness, job skills development, career development, and ultimately driving growth in the Education & Career Development domain of our Self-Sufficiency rubric. The ECC works closely with external workforce development and business partners.??

What you’ll be doing

• Respond to teen mom inquiries about the HS & GED Program, prepare study materials, create individual learning plans for each student as needed or requested, teach the appropriate material, coordinate with tutors, and coordinate all HS & GED graduation celebrations
• Act as the liaison with Jefferson Academy, including implementation of the partnership, admissions, recruiting for count day, attendance tracking in Jeffco Public School District Infinite Campus system, etc.?
• Assist teen moms in building the educational pathway that is best for them (certifications, trade schools, associate and bachelor’s degrees, etc.,) and help them set realistic goals (i.e. stackable certifications)?
• Maintain working relationships with advisors at community colleges, trade schools where possible, scholarship funders and foundations, and community liaisons
• Provide job readiness assistance for teen moms, filling out applications, creating resumes & cover letters, practicing interview skills, dress/attire when interviewing, etc.??
• Assist with job searches, use of job search websites & job boards
• Promoting Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships

We want to hear from you if …

• You have a minimum of an associate degree in an educational field, or equivalent experience?(Required)
• You are bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)
• You have experience in college and/or career counseling (Preferred)
• You are available to work onsite at our Arvada location Monday-Friday, including one evening shift per week (Required)
• You have experience working with a high-risk populations, preferably teenage mothers (Preferred)
• You are detail oriented, highly organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Preferred)

Who we are

Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day!

Salary Range

$46,000 – $55,000 per year

Benefits

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits

• Health Benefits: Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
• Simple IRA: Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
• Vacation: Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
• Holidays: HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
• Sick Leave: HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Mental Health Days: Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion.

Job Application Deadline

• October 4, 2024

School Programs Manager

Yampatika is seeking a new School Programs Manager (SPM) to help us continue the implementation of our School Programs across our four-county service area in Northwest Colorado. We offer a wide range of free programming for Pre-K-12 students in seven different school districts. The SPM will work with teachers and administrators to advertise, develop, and schedule our programs. We provide both in-school programming, field trips, and outdoor experiences including but not limited to outdoor exploration, making observations, stewardship projects, working with public and private landowners, snowshoeing, hiking, water quality monitoring, and more. The SPM is an integral part of our team and is responsible for managing both full-time and part-time staff, writing curriculum, giving programs, and maintaining partnerships with other organizations. Responsibilities will include managing a budget, developing and pursuing program goals, managing materials and resources, and evaluating program effectiveness. The SPM will also help us maintain our Out-of-School programming with other youth-serving organizations in our community. We are seeking a team leader who can help us maintain our regional programming at its current level while working to grow the program in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Management

• Hire, train, and directly supervise at least two full-time year-round Program Coordinators as well as part-time educators.
• Manage capacity needs.

Program Development and Management:

• Design and implement environmental education programs and outdoor learning experiences tailored for Pre-K-12th grade students.
• Develop curriculum and instructional materials that align with state academic standards and Yampatika’s mission.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of school programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, and logistics.
• Oversee program budget management.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Partner with districts, local schools, educators, and community organizations to integrate Yampatika’s programs into school curricula and extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure seamless delivery of programs, including field trips, workshops, and hands-on activities.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to support program expansion and sustainability.
• Be knowledgeable of state and regional Environmental Education goals and how Yampatika can further those goals; including goals from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the Yampa White Green Basin Roundtable, the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, US Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and local initiatives in the communities where Yampatika works.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Track program performance through assessments, feedback, and data analysis to measure effectiveness and impact. Build on current evaluation strategies to grow our database and inform future decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports on program outcomes, participant engagement, and areas for improvement. Assist with grant reporting and implementation to ensure the funder’s goals are being met.
• Use evaluation results to refine and enhance program content and delivery.

Student and Community Engagement:

• Develop strategies to engage students in environmental education and encourage active participation in programs.
• Involve stakeholders in program development to ensure our programs are known, needed, and appreciated.
• Communicate program details and updates to students, parents, and teachers through various channels.
• Address inquiries, feedback, and concerns from program participants and stakeholders.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records related to program activities, budgets, and participant data.
• Manage program-related documentation, including permissions, registrations, and evaluations.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising full-time and part-time program staff and volunteers.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all programs comply with Yampatika’s policies, safety regulations, and relevant educational standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure a safe and supportive environment for all program participants.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, or Education. A Master’s degree or relevant certification is advantageous.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in education and at least 2 years of experience in project management.
• Skills:
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong knowledge of the educational landscape in Colorado and state academic standards.
• Experience in community engagement strategies.
• Experience in all parts of the program process including conception, development, implementation, and ongoing improvements.
• Experience teaching environmental education and using experiential education models and curriculum including the 5 Es, BEETLES, Project Wet, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, etc.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of both urban and rural environmental issues and attitudes.
• Familiarity with the ecology of Northwest Colorado preferred. 

Education Coordinator

Flexible Contracted Work Hours:

Start Date: October 28th, 2024

Part-time with the possibility to grow into a full-time position.

Overview:

Through cross-cultural and global lessons, the Mwebaza Foundation inspires global citizenship among children and adults so they may advocate for positive change in their communities. Mwebaza facilitates connections with elementary middle and high schools in Colorado with our four partner schools in Uganda. We are committed to sharing knowledge, experiences, and ideas to create equitable and just school communities.

Position Summary:

The Program Assistant will support educational programming efforts on a part-time/contract basis. The successful candidate will maintain close working relationships with Mwebaza staff, Board, and partner school representatives while supporting the facilitation of Mwebaza’s educational lessons and activities at our partner schools.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This is a semi-remote position that will require frequent attendance for in-school activities and Foundation events.
• This position will work alongside our School Development Director with supervision from our Executive Director.

The Program Assistant will provide strategic assistance on a wide range of projects that may include but are not limited to the following: coordinating logistics and planning for student clubs; creating and presenting updates for students, parents, and staff; managing school and parent-related communications; overseeing and executing school fundraising and educational events; strategizing for increased parent and staff involvement; maintaining relationships with applicable partners and community members; collaborating with partner school staff on various projects and assignments; preparing and instructing cross-cultural exchange and global studies lessons; serving on the Education Committee; and contributing ideas and skills to achieve long-term sustainability of the Mwebaza Foundation mission and vision.

This position may include travel to Uganda to build relationships and collaborate with our partners. Travel costs are covered by the Foundation, and trip frequency is determined by available funds.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion for international collaboration, global education, and cross-cultural alliances
• 3-5 years of teaching experience, including ages 5-12
• Trained in JEDI principals
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of leading a group and offering instruction
• Ability to simultaneously lead multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills
• Work alongside and collaborate with the School Development Director
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Additional Elementary, Middle, or High school teaching experience
• Curriculum Development and/or Lesson Planning Experience
  

The successful candidate will also:

• Be comfortable with responsibilities that range from mundane to complex
• Be committed to and embrace the mission of Mwebaza and must have a passion for the role that education plays in furthering that mission
• Ensure that the very highest levels of integrity are used in the development and presentation of our curriculums
  

Requirements:

Three to five years of related experience. A candidate will have to successfully pass a background check.

Software-related skills:

• High degree of proficiency with technology tools including MSOffice (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), Canva, etc.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software with basic training, such as Slack and Freedcamp.

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Julie Demes, MS, CCC-SLP – Director of Therapy Services

Overview

The Rise School of Denver / Rise Therapy Center is looking for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative speech-language pathologist to join our team.

The Rise School of Denver provides high quality, inclusive early childhood care, education, and therapy for all children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school- and clinic-based services using recommended practices for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Speech-language pathologists will join our transdisciplinary team of early childhood specialists that includes other speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and music therapists. The SLP will work closely with our clinic team, and be directed and supervised by our Director of Therapy Services and SLP. Clinic services are offered in a multi-sensory gym space.

This is a flexible part-time position with opportunity to build up to a full-time caseload, providing individual and group services through our outpatient therapy center, in family homes, and/or within the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered, relationship-based speech and language pathology services in clinic, home and/or classroom settings
• Develop goals and treatment plans in collaboration with families (and additional service providers when applicable)
• Maintain and document child progress and complete all required medical and insurance documentation
• Adhere to the Rise School philosophy that all children have the ability to learn when given appropriate encouragement and with evidence-based supports.
• Perform screenings and formal/ongoing evaluations/assessments with other team members and families
• Affirm the race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, and other identities of all young children and families by using practices that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
• Maintain professional, open and direct communication with all families, Rise team members, and outside providers
• Ensure that confidentiality of all children and families is maintained within, across, and outside the school and clinic.
• Maintain current required certifications and professional licenses, including but not limited to ASHA certificate, Colorado state license, CPR, and First Aid.
• Participates in research studies or collaborations (e.g., hosting and supervising practicum students) with outside organizations as indicated.
• Maintains a professional appearance including appropriate dress and grooming.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. Takes initiative. Stays open and enthusiastic to change.
• Participates in other duties as requested.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of young children’s speech, language, and hearing development and of speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Knowledge of speech, language and feeding delays and disabilities and of evidence-based practices for promoting speech, language and feeding development.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences (or equivalent)
• Colorado State License – Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities in school, home, or outpatient setting as a speech-language pathologist.

Skills

• Physical Skills
• Move around and remain upright for long periods of time
• Play with children at their level (e.g. on ground, at table, in/around sandbox)
• Pick up and carry children (weighing 20 to 50 pounds) when needed
• Crouching/leaning over to clean tables and toys and to change children’s diapers
• Retrieve supplies
• Respond to unsafe situations very quickly
• If COVID requirements are reinstated, the ability to wear a face mask and, when necessary, other personal protective equipment for the entire day
• Other Necessary Skills
• Open to receiving and responsive to coaching and feedback from supervisor, speech-language pathologist and other members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Passionate about young children and inclusion for young children with developmental delays and disabilities
• Patient
• Creative, playful, and fun
• Outgoing, high-energy
• Enjoy collaborating with a team
• Thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• May be exposed to all types of weather conditions safe for children to play in

Compensation
$45 – $65/hour, depending on experience

The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
 

Lead Teacher (4-5 Year Olds)

Job Description

Position: Lead Teacher (4-5-Year Olds)

Reports to: Megan Gallagher, Executive Director; Kat Murphy-Woo, Assistant Director

Overview

The Rise School of Denver is an inclusive, non-profit early care and education center that supports young children with and without developmental delays and disabilities and their families. We are looking for a full-time Lead Teacher to join our passionate, expert team beginning Ocotber 1, 2024.

The Lead Teacher provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children with and without disabilities have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, language, emotional, adaptive, and physical skills. Lead Teachers lead a classroom team that includes a Lead Teacher, teaching assistant and members of the therapy team, with three adults present in the room and no more than 12 students present each day. Lead Teachers are also part of a larger transdisciplinary team that includes therapists, children’s families, and member’s of Rise’s leadership team.

The Rise School is committed to teacher development. Joining the lead teaching team at Rise offers teachers the opportunity to receive practice-based coaching from our Director of Education and Inclusion to implement the LEAP Model of Inclusion and Pyramid Model of Social and Emotional Competence. This position also involves joining Rise’s lead teaching team, who engage in group coaching with one another on a regular basis to ensure that every practitioner is fully supported.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aligns with the Rise School philosophy that all children have the ability to learn when given appropriate encouragement and with evidence-based supports.
• Adheres to the Rise School mission of preparing children to be included in Kindergarten classrooms, providing differential instruction based on individual children’s needs, and integrating individual intervention plans into lesson plans and daily classroom routines.
• Conducts ongoing screening and curriculum based assessment of all children in the classroom. Teams with therapists to administer standardized assessments as needed.
• Prepares weekly lesson plans.
• Utilizes best practices for implementing Universal Design for Learning, multi-tiered systems of support, and a linked system framework (i.e., screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, progress monitoring) for supporting all young children in the classroom with the level of support they need to successfully and meaningfully engage.
• Participates in regular collaborative meetings with Rise School therapists. Maintains constructive working relationships with therapists and takes initiative to implement techniques and strategies as recommended; requesting more support and coaching if needed.
• Participates in practice-based coaching with the Director of Education and Inclusion to work toward achieving and maintaining high fidelity implementation of the LEAP Preschool and Pyramid Models.
• Implements family-centered partnership strategies and practices, while creating and maintaining professional relationships to assist with family engagement in the Rise School program.
• Participates in strengths-based, Family–Teacher Conferences twice a year, or more often as requested by families at which time individualized goals for children with disabilities are reviewed and/or developed.
• Creates equitable learning opportunities for all young children in the classroom by affirming the race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, and other identities of all young children and families and by using practices that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate for the learning environment and for each child and family.
• Leads various collaborative teaming meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintains professional, open and direct communication with administration and leadership team.
• Maintains professional interactions and open communication with families, caregivers, therapists, outside providers, volunteers, and other critical members of the Rise School community.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all children and families within and away from the school.
• Maintains a safe, appropriate environment for all children and staff. This includes ensuring that all Colorado Shines and Childcare Licensing guidelines for safety and cleanliness are adhered to.
• Maintains current CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
• Eures that all children’s daily care needs including diapering, feeding, medication administration, etc. are met.
• Prepares classroom activities for the day prior to the arrival of children.
• Monitors classroom supplies and materials and submits orders as needed.
• Participates in all staff meetings and in-service activities.
• Supports school wide fundraising and development activities.
• Participates in writing school newsletters as requested.
• Participates in research studies or collaborations (e.g., hosting and supervising practicum students) with outside organizations as indicated.
• Maintains a professional appearance including appropriate dress and grooming.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. Takes initiative. Stays open and enthusiastic to change.
• Participates in other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Knowledge of young children’s development, the National Association for the Education of Young Children Developmentally Appropriate Practices for working with all young children, and the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices for working with young children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Required Education

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• Active teaching license (Colorado or other state).
• Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (with licensure in Early Childhood Special Education, or in the process of obtaining.
• Experience teaching young children with disabilities.

Skills

Physical Skills

• Move around and remain upright for long periods of time.
• Play with children at their level (e.g., on ground, at table, in/around sandbox)
• Pick uand carry children (weighing 20 to 50 pounds) when needed
• Crouching/leaning over to clean tables and toys and to change children’s diapers
• Retrieve supplies
• During nap time, move child (e.g., lift, push/pull nap mat), pat children’s backs while they lie on floor on nap mat, and help them fall asleep
• Respond to unsafe situations very quickly
• Should COVID recommendations reinstate, the ability to wear a face mask and, when necessary, other personal protective equipment for the entire day
• Other Necessary Skills
• Open to receiving and responsive to coaching and feedback
• Passionate about young children and inclusion for young children with developmental delays and disabilities
• Patient
• Creative, playful, and fun
• Outgoing, high-energy
• Enjoy collaborating with a team
• Thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• May be exposed to all types of weather conditions safe for children to play in

Compensation

$50,000 – $60,000 depending on education and experience.

The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
 

Project Director of Innovate Pikes Peak

Under the collective banner of Innovate Pikes Peak, The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and Peak Education are leading an initiative to foster a robust regional ecosystem in Colorado Springs that aligns education with diverse career pathway opportunities that is lead and supported by the business/industry community. This position directs the joint effort of both organizations to begin their work as Innovate Pikes Peak is incubated.

The Project Director is responsible for the project management, design and implementation. This person will play a key role in advancing the work of Innovate Pikes Peak with a sense of urgency. Key aspects of this position include:

• Overseeing ongoing project design efforts

• Managing, directing, and leveraging the relationships, best practices and expertise of the Technical Assistance Partner (TA).

• Driving project timeline and ensuring that TA partner and organizing committee maintain timelines and deadlines for project goals

• Coordinate planning efforts between Technical Assistance Partners and key local stakeholders (Business/Industry, Education, Civic, Parents/Families, Students, etc.)

• Ensure stakeholders have an ongoing understanding of progress, impact, and buy-in of the direction and vision

• Oversee efforts to design, execute and evaluate pilot programs and innovation mechanisms

Access the complete job description at: https://www.peakedu.org/careers 

High School Equivalency Preparation Instructor

Coal Creek Adult Education Center seeks an experienced adult education instructor for a High School Equivalency
Preparation class. Class runs on Tuesday/Thursday 1-3 p.m. Classes will be held at Broomfield Workforce Center in Broomfield. We seek not only a great
instructor but also one who can work well with administrators and partners.   

• Experience teaching adult High School Equivalency Preparationclasses is required.  
• Reliability, flexibility, and ability to work independently is a must.  

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Julie Demes, MS, CCC-SLP – Director of Therapy Services

Overview

The Rise School of Denver / Rise Therapy Center is looking for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative occupational therapist to join our team.

The Rise School of Denver provides high quality, inclusive early childhood care, education, and therapy for all children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school and clinic-based services using recommended practices for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Occupational therapists will join our transdisciplinary team of early childhood specialists that includes other occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and music therapists. The OT will work closely with our clinic team, and be directed and supervised by our Director of Therapy Services and SLP. Clinic services are offered in a multi-sensory gym space.

This is a flexible part-time position with opportunity to build up to a full-time caseload, providing individual and group services through our outpatient therapy center, in family homes and/or classroom settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered, relationship-based occupational therapy services in clinic, home and/or classroom settings.
• Develop goals and treatment plans in collaboration with families (and additional service providers when applicable)
• Maintain child progress documentation and complete all required insurance documentation
• Adhere to the Rise School philosophy that all children have the ability to learn when given appropriate encouragement and with evidence-based support(s).
• Perform screenings and formal/ongoing evaluations/assessments with other team members and families
• Affirm the race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, and other identities of all young children and families by using practices that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
• Maintain professional, open and direct communication with all families, Rise team members, and outside providers
• Ensure that confidentiality of all children and families is maintained within, across, and outside the school and clinic.
• Maintain current required certifications and professional licenses, including but not limited to AOTA, Colorado state license, CPR, and First Aid.
• Participates in research studies or collaborations (e.g., hosting and supervising practicum students) with outside organizations as indicated.
• Maintains a professional appearance including appropriate dress and grooming.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. Takes initiative. Stays open and enthusiastic to change.
• Participates in other duties as requested.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of young children’s fine and gross motor and sensory development and of occupational therapy equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Knowledge of fine and gross motor and sensory delays and disabilities and of evidence-based practices for promoting motor and sensory development.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Board Certification from NBCOT
• Professional license in the state of Colorado
• 1 year of experience working with children ages 12 months – 7 years with developmental disabilities in a school setting as an occupational therapist.

Skills

• Physical Skills
• Move around and remain upright for long periods of time
• Play with children at their level (e.g., on ground, at table, in/around sandbox)
• Pick up and carry children (weighing 20 to 50 pounds) when needed
• Crouching/leaning over to clean tables and toys and to change children’s diapers
• Retrieve supplies
• During nap/rest time, move child (e.g., lift, push/pull nap mat), pat children’s backs while they lie on floor on nap mat, and help them fall asleep
• Respond to unsafe situations very quickly
• If COVID requirements are reinstated, the ability to wear a face mask and, when necessary, other personal protective equipment for the entire day
• Other Necessary Skills
• Open to receiving and responsive to coaching and feedback from Director of Therapy Services and other members of Rise’s transdisciplinary team
• Passionate about young children and inclusion for young children with developmental delays and disabilities
• Patient
• Creative, playful, and fun
• Outgoing, high-energy
• Enjoy collaborating with a team
• Thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• May be exposed to all types of weather conditions safe for children to play in

The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.