Education Assistant

This position is set to start on September 14th and runs from August through May, with summers off. Work schedule is 16-18 hours per week.

About the role

Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times.

About CPCD

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Pay

Pay scale is structured in steps:

• Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience – $16.16/hr.
• Step 2: Level 1 Credential – $16.26/hr.
• Step 3: CDA or Level 2 – $17.06/hr.
• Step 4: Teacher Certification or DQ – $17.41/hr.

Benefits

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

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/breaks.
• 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).

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac supplemental insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options; automatic enrollment in profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
• Tuition Assistance after 60 days of employment:
  • $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
  • $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance Program: 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year.
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote workplace well-being, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Requirements

Required:

• Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, 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 with minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado; to perform functions of the job, including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.

Preferred:

• At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish languages.
• CACFP food training.
• Bus Safety Training.