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Teacher Assistant - Floater

CPCD... giving children a head start · Colorado Springs, CO · 2 wk ago
Education$17.59/hrInternship

About the role

Aids the classroom team in creating a safe, healthy, and high-quality learning environment that supports the holistic development of young children. Adheres to CPCD policies, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate balanced group and individualized learning experiences to enhance school readiness skills as outlined in CPCD's School Readiness Action Plan.
  • Travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, and relevant experience.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS).
  • Access to reliable transportation and ability to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check.

Qualifications

  • Age-appropriate CDA or Level II credential preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served) preferred.
  • Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ) and 12 credit hours in ECE preferred.

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
  • Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
  • Automatic enrollment in a profit-sharing 401(k) plan after 1-year of employment.
  • Tuition assistance for early childhood education and other related degrees.
  • Employee Assistance Program and full well-being program.

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.

Schedule

Varies based on classroom needs and site requirements.

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 Spring Break (March), 1-week Fall Break (November), 2-week Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Aflac supplemental insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Profit-sharing 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Full well-being program.

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.

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