Teacher Aide

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start) • Durango, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Exciting things are happening at Tri-County Head Start! This summer, our Durango program will be moving into a brand new, state-of-the-art child care facility, designed with top-notch early learning spaces as well as modern safety and security features to support quality early childhood education, collaboration, and care. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team during an exciting season of growing and shaping a fresh learning environment for children, families, and staff. The Teacher Aide supports Toddler Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position helps with daily classroom routines, supervision, child engagement, and support for children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs. The Teacher Aide will have a base classroom and will also support the center by substituting in other classrooms and floating for Teacher breaks as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Background checks are required for hire

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential within the first year of hire.
• Previous experience working with young children, ages one through five, preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports Toddler Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
• Helps with daily classroom routines, supervision, child engagement, and support for children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Substitutes in other classrooms and floats for Teacher breaks as needed.

Benefits

• Paid professional development
• Generous leave package, including paid sick and personal time
• Over four weeks of paid breaks and holidays, including Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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