Apprentice Teacher Assistant

Jointinitiatives; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,231 - 30,775; Full time

Job summary

Jointinitiatives is hiring for the position of Apprentice Teacher Assistant as part of the Early Educator Apprenticeship Program in Colorado Springs. This program develops skills for a career in early childhood education, emphasizing hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will assist teachers in creating a safe, healthy learning environment, and must adhere to CPCD and state regulations.

The position offers a salary range of $17.59 to $22.34 per hour, based on experience and a progressive wage schedule. Candidates should have relevant early childhood education qualifications and a commitment to promoting school readiness.

Qualifications

• Must comply with CPCD policies and procedures.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences.
• Comply with early childhood care standards and regulations.

Skills

Assisting in the establishment and planning of learning experiences

Knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements

Ability to promote school readiness skills

Education

Relevant qualification in early childhood education

Job description

CPCD…giving children a head start is hiring!

The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program, offered in partnership with CPCD and Pikes Peak State College, offers participants the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education. This is a Competency-based Apprenticeship. The term of the apprenticeship is not less than one-year (2,000 On the Job Learning hours) with an OJL attainment of 44 competencies, supplemented by the minimum required 199 hours of related instruction. Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a dollar amount of the current hourly journey worker wage rate.

Apprentice Teacher Assistant will 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 Care and 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.

Salary Range: $17.59/hr – $22.34/hr.