Apprentice Teacher Assistant

CPCD • Colorado Springs, CO

19h • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program, offered in partnership with CPCD and Pikes Peak State College, provides participants with the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education. This competency-based apprenticeship lasts at least one year and includes 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning, attainment of 44 competencies, and at least 199 hours of related instruction. Apprentices are paid according to a progressively increasing wage schedule based on the current hourly journey worker wage rate.

The Apprentice Teacher Assistant assists the teacher in establishing, planning, and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families. The role follows CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. The assistant implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is set to begin November 2nd. Applicants must be taking courses at PPSC or plan to enroll in the coming semester.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS); candidates without the credential must be willing to obtain it within two years of hire.
• Obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certifications within 90 days of employment and maintain them as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, or manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation to perform job functions, including travel to another location during the workday when necessary.
• If using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• Successfully complete required pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing; physical examination and TB testing thereafter as required.
• Must be taking courses at PPSC or plan to enroll in the coming semester.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in establishing, planning, and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments.
• Support children's whole-child development in partnership with families.
• Comply with CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.
• Implement group and individualized experiences that promote school readiness skills defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid breaks for Spring Break, Fall Break, and Winter Break.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance for eligible employees.
• Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance paid by CPCD at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options, and automatic enrollment in profit-sharing after one year of employment.
• Tuition assistance after 60 days of employment: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education associate’s or bachelor’s degrees, and $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
• Employee Assistance Program providing six free sessions with a counselor or therapist per year.
• Well-being program, including two hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED