Part Time Preschool Teacher Assistant

About the role

Assists the teacher in establishing, planning, and implementing 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.

Schedule

24 hours per week with an AM schedule.

Pay

• Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience – $17.59/hr.
• Step 2: Age-appropriate CDA or Level II credential – $19.30/hr.
• Step 3: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/Level 3 – $20.28/hr.
• Step 4: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/Level 3 and 12 credit hours in ECE (can include Pyramid Plus and EQIT) – $21.28/hr.
• Step 5: Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE) – $22.34/hr.

About CPCD

CPCD is committed to the comprehensive early childhood development model, which is at the basis of its successful Head Start and Early Head Start programs. CPCD serves just under 1,200 prenatal through five-year-old at-risk, low-income, and special needs children and their families. We operate classrooms in six school districts throughout El Paso County.

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 including:
  • 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 the employee.
• 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 including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

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 traveling to another location during the workday if necessary.
• 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. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• If using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.