Apprentice Teacher Assistant

About the role

The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program, offered in partnership with CPCD and Pikes Peak State College, offers participants the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families.
• Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
• Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS) required.
• Candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of hire.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90-days of employment and maintain as required.
• Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to another location during the work day if necessary.

Qualifications

• Successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays/Breaks
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Access to basic life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment
• Tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees and other related degrees

Pay

Step 1: $17.59/hr.
Step 2: $19.30/hr.
Step 3: $20.28/hr.
Step 4: $21.28/hr.
Step 5: $22.34/hr.

Schedule

Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week