Floater Teacher Assistant

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is set to begin on August 17th and is scheduled for 40 hours a week. The Floater Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experience and environment that advances the development of the whole child. This role 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 Education Services. The position facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills. The Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS) required. Candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of hire.
Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to other locations during the workday, and must maintain a minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, within 1 year of employment and maintain as required.
Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
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).

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age five.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)
PDIS level II - DQ

Responsibilities

Assists classroom Team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child.
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 Education Services.
Facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.
Assists Classroom staff with duties as delegated and accepts supervision.
Supports classroom routine and safety protocols as directed by CD Supervisor and the Classroom Team.
Ensures that the classroom environment (including outdoors) is clean, safe and appropriate, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, Health and Safety requirements, USDA food and sanitization requirements and CPCD’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrates acceptance of all children (and their families) with a positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability.
Adheres to CPCD’s policy of confidentiality.
Assists children with child safety restraints to ensure all straps are securely connected and adjusted, and ensures that bus rules are followed.
Follows all safety guidelines and curriculum while riding the bus, reports behavior challenges to the classroom teacher, and collaborates with TT on solution strategies.
Maintains interaction with children, families, staff, and community partners that is warm, sensitive, honest, natural, calm, respectful, and appropriate.
Presents self as a professional employee and support of CPCD’s mission at all times.
Maintains all required credentials, education requirements, and training per CPCD policies.
Other duties as assigned by the Classroom staff and Child Development Supervisor.

Benefits

Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays/Breaks
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
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