Center Assistant

Community Partnership for Child Development•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Assistant supports the daily operations of early childhood education classrooms by providing administrative support and assistance in classrooms as needed. This role helps maintain smooth classroom/center functioning, ensures coverage during staff absences and breaks, and promotes a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Must obtain CDA Qualification or equivalent within 2 years of employment.
Experience working with groups of children up to age 5, preferably in an educational or childcare setting
Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within the first year of employment.
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. (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

Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)

Responsibilities

Supports the daily operations of early childhood education classrooms by providing administrative support and assistance in classrooms as needed.
Helps maintain smooth classroom/center functioning.
Ensures coverage during staff absences and breaks.
Promotes a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.

Benefits

Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays/Breaks
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Aflac supplemental insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Basic Life insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options
Profit-sharing
Tuition Assistance ($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 (6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year)
Full well-being program
2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities