Apprentice Teacher Assistant

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$17 - $22

About The Position

The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program, offered in partnership with CPCD and Pikes Peak State College, offers participants the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education. This is a Competency-based Apprenticeship. The term of the apprenticeship is not less than one-year (2,000 On the Job Learning hours) with an OJL attainment of 44 competencies, supplemented by the minimum required 199 hours of related instruction. Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a dollar amount of the current hourly journey worker wage rate. Apprentice Teacher Assistant will 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 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.

Requirements

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 work day 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).
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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).
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.
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.