Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant

Community Partnership for Child Development•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant supports classroom teachers in establishing, planning, and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advance the development of the whole child in partnership with families. The role supports a balance of group and individualized experiences that promote school readiness skills, while following CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services. The assistant helps plan and deliver age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers; prepares and maintains the classroom environment; supervises children and supports their care routines, including diapering, toileting, and feeding; and fosters children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. The position also involves partnering with families and classroom staff, supporting positive behavior and classroom routines, maintaining documentation and confidentiality, and participating in required training and professional development. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated pay range is $17.59–$22.34 per hour, with pay steps based on credentials, education, and relevant experience. The position is set to begin December 2nd; no year is specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS); candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two years of hire.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certifications as required.
CPR and First Aid certifications must be renewed every two years.
Complete required recurring training: annual training in Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect and Infant Safe Sleep Practices; training every two years in Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; and training every three years in Medication Administration Training and Precautions in Transporting Children.
Ability to lift, carry, or manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Access to reliable transportation to perform job functions, including traveling to another location during the workday if needed.
If using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Successfully complete the required post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screening, drug test (including marijuana), and background check; physical examinations and TB tests are required thereafter as applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful work experience with children from birth to age three and/or age five.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote infants’ and toddlers’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Prepare learning materials, organize the classroom, and help maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
Collaborate with the lead teacher to assess children’s progress and adjust learning strategies to meet individual needs.
Maintain constant supervision of children during classroom activities, outdoor play, and transitions; implement safety procedures and conduct safety checks.
Respond to children’s care needs, including diapering, toilet training, and feeding routines.
Perform diaper changes and follow health and safety guidelines, including cleaning and sanitizing changing areas.
Assist children with toileting and encourage healthy hygiene habits, including handwashing.
Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and interactions that encourage learning, curiosity, and development.
Facilitate positive interactions between children, including sharing, turn-taking, and problem-solving.
Build warm, nurturing relationships that promote children’s security and trust.
Support partnerships with families by providing updates on children’s progress and care as directed by the lead teacher.
Support positive behavior-management strategies, classroom order, transitions, and routines.
Communicate with the lead teacher about lesson plans, routines, and individual child needs; collaborate with other staff to support the learning environment.
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training, and seek feedback and opportunities to improve.
Assist with accurate attendance records, incident reports, behavioral observations, developmental progress reports, and documentation of children’s progress.
Protect confidential information about children, families, and staff in all communications and records.
Follow health and hygiene protocols, including handwashing, sanitizing toys and equipment, and keeping areas clean.
Complete required ongoing training through Colorado Shines PDIS, including training on reporting child abuse and neglect, infant safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, medication administration, and precautions in transporting children.
Perform other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or Child Development Supervisor.

Benefits

For eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week: paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays and breaks.
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 access.
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) program 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’s 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.