Education Assistant

Community Partnership for Child Development•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Education Assistant Give children a head start! This position is set to start on September 14th Work Scheduled for 16-18 Hours a Week Running from August-May with Summers Off Job Description: Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times. Pay Scale: Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience $16.16/hr. Step 2: Leve 1 Credential $16.26/hr. Step 3: CDA or Level 2 $17.06/hr. Step 4: Teacher Certification or DQ $17.41 About CPCD: At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 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.

Requirements

Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting
HS diploma or GED
Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment.
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 with minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado; to perform functions of the job, including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.

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 and Spanish languages
CACFP food training
Bus Safety Training

Responsibilities

Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations
Assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times
Meal and snack preparation
School bus monitoring
Providing staff break times

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