Part Time Preschool Teacher Assistant

Community Partnership for Child Development • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports 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 complies 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. It 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 2. Pay ranges from $17.59 to $22.34 per hour, depending on credentials and education. CPCD serves children from prenatal through age five and their families through Head Start and Early Head Start programs, operating classrooms in six school districts throughout El Paso County.

Employees working at least 25 hours per week may be eligible for paid vacation, sick time, holidays and school breaks, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental and life insurance, disability and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) and profit-sharing program, tuition assistance, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid wellness time. The posting specifies these benefits for eligible employees, but this position is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment physical, TB screening, drug test (including marijuana), and background check. The physical and TB screening must be repeated thereafter as required.

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 functions; if using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• 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 requirements.

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.
• Travel to another location during the workday if necessary.

Benefits

• Eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week may receive paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid breaks.
• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• CPCD pays for basic life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance 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 $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