Part Time Preschool Teacher Assistant

CPCD • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher Assistant assists the teacher 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 follows 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 implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, with either a morning or afternoon schedule, and is set to begin December 2nd. CPCD operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs for prenatal through five-year-old children and their families, with classrooms in six school districts throughout El Paso County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS); candidates without the credential must be willing to obtain it within two years of hire.
• Obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certifications within 90 days of employment and maintain them as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, or manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, including travel to another location during the workday if necessary.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing; subsequent physical examinations and TB tests as required.
• If using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

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 teacher in establishing, planning, and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments.
• Support the development of the whole child in partnership with families.
• Comply with 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.
• Implement group and individualized experiences that promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

Benefits

• For eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week: paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid 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.
• For eligible employees: access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education associate or bachelor’s degrees, and $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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED