Teacher Assistant - Preschool

About the role

This position is set to begin on July 27th. Work scheduled for 40 Hours a Week.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances 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 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.

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 certification in the observation-based assessment system within the first 90 days of employment.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing.

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).

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and educational practices.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays/Breaks.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year.
• Full well-being program encouraging and promoting employee well-being.
• Tuition Assistance available after 60 days of employment.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) program offering traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
• Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.

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

• Work scheduled for 40 Hours a Week.

Additional Information

• CPCD is an equal opportunity employer.