ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC)

Grade: G5 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $20.31 - $25.65). Minimum hourly rate: $20.31. Standard hours per week: 36 hrs. FTE: 0.9. Months per year: 9.

About the role

Work collaboratively with a team to support students in an engaging environment. Under the supervision of the Early Childhood teacher, develop and implement weekly lesson plans. Prepare materials for a preschool classroom serving special needs, at-risk, and typically developing students. Provide individual personal care for students as needed. Conduct periodic assessment and clerical duties.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Responsibilities

• Implement and assist with instruction and specialized interventions for preschool students in individual, small, and large group settings following lesson plans.
• Prepare materials for classroom instruction.
• Assist with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting and/or diapering, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization, including disinfecting and sterilizing common areas, materials, and equipment.
• Participate with team and/or department members to discuss programming and progress for all students.
• Participate in all Early Childhood Education staff development training, including district training, Professional Development Information System (PDIS), ongoing authentic assessment, CPR, and Standard Precautions training.
• Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, Special Education, and other related paperwork tasks.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to provide proof of being Early Childhood Teaching Assistant qualified consistent with Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of entering position.
• Standard Precautions training required within one month of entering position.
• Medication training required within three months after entering position.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination required prior to commencement of job duties; additional yearly physical examinations required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special education needs, including Autism, preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.

Pay

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. Newly hired employees start at Step 1 of the pay grade for their position and can advance up to Step 8 based on previous experience. Final placement depends on the position's grade level and the employee's work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement plans available immediately upon hire.