Teacher Assistant - Preschool

About the role

Aids teachers in creating safe, healthy, and high-quality learning environments that support the holistic development of children. Works closely with families to advance their children's readiness for school.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements curriculum aligned with CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
• Plans and implements group and individualized educational activities.
• Ensures compliance with CPCD policies, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services.
• Maintains a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Collaborates with families to support their children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).
• PDIS level II DQ.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and staff.
• Knowledge of early childhood development theories and practices.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays/Breaks.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options.
• Tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees and other related degrees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Full well-being program.

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.

Schedule

Full-time position (25+ hours per week).

Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week)

• Paid holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Paid breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

Employee Wellbeing

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

Please Note

The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, background screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.