Teacher Assistant - Preschool

Community Partnership for Child Development•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Preschool Teacher Assistant Give children a head start! This position is set to begin on July 27th Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week Job Description: Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families. 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. . Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

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 be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, 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).
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle, must have valid registration and maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)
PDIS level II DQ

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families.
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.
Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
Must obtain certification in the observation-based assessment system within the first 90 days of employment.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.

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 offers traditional and Roth enrollment options
profit-sharing
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.