Education Assistant

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

12h•$16 - $17

About The Position

This position is set to start on September 14th and is scheduled for 16-18 hours per week, running from August to May with summers off. The Education Assistant will assist classroom staff with daily routine operations, including child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times. CPCD provides early childhood education to over 1,100 children living in poverty or facing special circumstances through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. They also offer additional health, dental, and family support services to ensure children are ready for school and life. The role involves making a difference in the lives of children and families in the 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
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
Assist with child drop-off and pick-up times
Assist with meal and snack preparation
Assist with school bus monitoring
Provide 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 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 (6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year)
Full well-being program to encourage and promote well-being in the workplace
2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities