Apprentice Teacher Assistant

About the role

The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program offers participants the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education. This is a Competency-based Apprenticeship with a term of at least one-year, requiring the completion of 2,000 On the Job Learning hours and 199 hours of related instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the establishment, planning, and implementation of safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advance 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 equivalent & relevant experience
• Age appropriate CDA or Level II credential
• Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3
• Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE)

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
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options
• 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.

About CPCD

CPCD provides early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program to over 1,100 children living in poverty or with special circumstances. Additional health, dental, and family support services ensure children are ready to succeed in school and life.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week)

• Paid holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid breaks: 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)
• Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, full well-being program, and paid time for wellness activities

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.