- Salary
- $51k – $51k
- Location
- Early Childhood Center, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining non-tenure track teaching positions within the CSU Early Childhood Center working with young children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. ECC teachers adhere to the mission, policies, and procedures of the ECC as well as State of Colorado licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.
Salary Range
$50,500 - $51,000
Essential Job Duties
These are full-time,12-month appointments with competitive salaries and full benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and 9 free credits of CSU tuition per year. The role of a Classroom Teacher is to work with a Mentor Teacher to provide management of the classroom and guidance of Assistant Teachers. The role of a Mentor Teacher is to provide management of the classroom, supervision of intern and practicum students, and guidance of Classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Supervision
This position reports to the Director of the Early Childhood Center.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline OR, will have a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline by the hire date OR, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of related experience, OR, have an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification, with a minimum of 1 year experience in a Reggio Emilia Inspired Early Childhood Setting.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in an early childhood education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications for a Classroom Teacher include experience in a Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood setting.
Other preferred qualifications include ECE teaching license, a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential of IV or above.
Application Instructions
Please submit (upload) the following documents as a single PDF or attach up to 5 documents under the "Resume" section:
Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
Resume
Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
(Optional) either an ECE teaching license or a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential of IV or above
This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by the director if a suitable opportunity becomes available. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after this date must reapply.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.