Floater Teacher Assistant

Community Partnership for Child Development•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Floater Teacher Assistant supports classroom teams in maintaining safe, healthy, high-quality learning environments and experiences that advance the development of the whole child. The role complies with CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services. The assistant facilitates group and individualized experiences that promote school-readiness skills and travels among classrooms and sites as directed by the Child Development Supervisor. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and pays $17.59–$22.34 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. CPCD provides early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program, along with health, dental, and family support services for children and families. Employees eligible for benefits work 25 or more hours per week. A post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screening, background check, and drug test are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS); candidates without the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two years of hire.
Reliable transportation to perform job functions, including travel to other locations during the workday.
Maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within one year of employment and maintain certification as required.
Ability to lift, carry, or manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Successful completion of required pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check; subsequent physical examination and TB testing as required.
Ability to travel among classrooms and sites as directed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful work experience with children from birth to age five.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language relevant to the community served.
PDIS Level II - Director Qualification.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom staff with duties as delegated and accept supervision.
Support classroom routines and safety protocols as directed by the Child Development Supervisor and classroom team.
Collect observations as directed by classroom staff.
Maintain a clean, safe, and appropriate classroom environment, including outdoor areas, in accordance with applicable standards, licensing, health and safety requirements, USDA food and sanitation requirements, and CPCD policies.
Demonstrate acceptance of children and families with a positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with CPCD policy.
When required, assist children with safety restraints and ensure straps are securely connected and adjusted; ensure bus rules are followed.
When riding the bus, follow safety guidelines and curriculum, report behavior challenges to the classroom teacher, and collaborate with the transportation team on solutions.
Maintain warm, sensitive, honest, calm, respectful, and appropriate interactions with children, families, staff, and community partners.
Present oneself as a professional employee and supporter of CPCD’s mission.
Maintain required credentials, education requirements, and training under CPCD policies.
Travel to different classrooms and sites as part of regular scheduled duties.
Perform other duties assigned by classroom staff and the Child Development Supervisor.

Benefits

Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays and breaks for eligible employees working at least 25 hours per week.
Paid holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Paid breaks include one week for Spring Break, one week for Fall Break, and two weeks for Winter Break.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts.
Aflac supplemental insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Basic life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance paid by CPCD at no cost to the employee.
401(k) with traditional and Roth enrollment options and automatic enrollment in profit-sharing after one year of employment.
Tuition assistance after 60 days of employment: up to $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education associate or bachelor’s degrees, and up to $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
Employee Assistance Program with six free counselor or therapist sessions per year.
Well-being program, including two hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.