Center Assistant

About the role

The Center Assistant supports the daily operations of early childhood education classrooms by providing administrative support and assistance in classrooms as needed. This role helps maintain smooth classroom/center functioning, ensures coverage during staff absences and breaks, and promotes a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date child files, visitor logs, and required documentation to ensure compliance with childcare licensing and program requirements.
• Safeguards all required postings and ensures the center remains in compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Collaborates with classroom teams, school district personnel, and building partners to coordinate and communicate effectively.
• Affords assistance in classrooms as needed to ensure coverage during breaks, absences, or high-need situations, supporting a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for all children.
• Respects confidentiality and program integrity in all interactions, documentation, and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and supportive attitude toward all children, families, and staff.
• Maintains respectful, professional communication and relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Models professionalism and represents CPCD’s mission, vision, and values at all times.
• Performs other duties as requested by Child Development Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain CDA Qualification or equivalent within 2 years of employment
• Experience working with groups of children up to age 5, preferably in an educational or childcare setting
• Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within the first year of employment
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado
• Preferred bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays/Breaks
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Profit-sharing after 1-year of employment
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being program

Pay

$17.59/hr. - $22.34/hr.