Preschool Teacher Assistant
Give children a head start!
Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week
Job Description:
The Teacher Assistant plays a crucial role in the success of the classroom. This position involves assisting teachers in planning and implementing safe, healthy, and high-quality learning experiences for children aged 3 to 5 years old, in collaboration with families. We have over 65 classrooms across El Paso County, and staff assignments depend on the classroom needs and staff qualifications. Our pay increases with your level of education, and we provide tuition assistance to support your educational goals. This is a 10-month position (typically August - May), and staff can apply for unemployment benefits during the summer.
Pay Scale:
- A High School Diploma/Equivalent and relative experience - $17.48/hour
- Preschool CDA or Level II Credential - $19.18/hour
- Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 Credential - $20.15/hour
- Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 and 12 ECE credit hours - $21.15/hour
- Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field - $22.20/hour (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE)
About CPCD:
At CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 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.
Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):
CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
- 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).
Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
- Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
Tuition Assistance is available 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.
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Employee Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
- Full well-being program to encourage and promote your 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, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required. EOE
Required:
- CDA or the Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through the State of Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS), or plan to obtain within two 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 being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.
- Must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen and TB screening. In accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado
Preferred:
- At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers 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.
To apply and learn more about CPCD please visit our website at www.cpcdheadstart.org and click on the “Let's Work Together” link.