Teacher Assistant - Floater
About The Position
This position is set to begin on July 27th and is scheduled for 40 hours a week. The Floater Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experience and environment that advances the development of the whole child. This role complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services. The position facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. The Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS) required. Candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of hire.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to other locations during the workday, and must maintain a minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
- Must obtain First Aid, CPR, within 1 year of employment and maintain as required.
- Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age five.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)
- PDIS level II - DQ
Responsibilities
- Assists classroom Team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child.
- Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early childhood Education Services.
- Facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
- Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays/Breaks
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Aflac supplemental insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Basic Life insurance
- Long Term Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options
- Profit-sharing after 1-year of employment
- Tuition Assistance ($4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees; $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD) after 60 days of employment
- Employee Assistance Program (6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year)
- Full well-being program
- 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
