Early Childhood Apprentice Teacher Assistant

Paylocity; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays/breaks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPCD in Colorado Springs is seeking an Apprentice Teacher Assistant to support teachers and help create safe, high-quality learning experiences that promote school readiness. The program blends on-the-job learning with competency-based progression, with a term of at least one year and 2,000 on-the-job hours.

Wages progress by steps, starting at $17.59/hour and rising to $22.34/hour as credentials are earned, with related instruction hours and benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDA credential or Level II credential must be obtained within two years of hire.
• First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification must be completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in establishing and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences that promote school readiness.
• Balance group and individualized activities in the classroom and collaborate with families.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or Level II credential (PDIS)

First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90 days

Job description

CPCD in Colorado Springs is seeking an Apprentice Teacher Assistant to support teachers and help create safe, high-quality learning experiences that promote school readiness. The program blends on-the-job learning with competency-based progression, with a term of at least one year and 2,000 on-the-job hours.

Wages progress by steps, starting at $17.59/hour and rising to $22.34/hour as credentials are earned, with related instruction hours and benefits for eligible employees.