Early Childhood Assistant

Lewis Palmer School District; Black Forest (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 in Monument, CO is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Assistant at Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School to start immediately. The role supports preschool teachers in caring for and educating preschoolers through inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities.

The starting hourly wage is $20.20–$21.78, depending on experience. Benefits include PERA retirement, health plans for full-time staff, and accrued paid leave in line with district policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Experience in inclusive preschool classrooms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist preschool teachers with daily activities and care.
• Support age-appropriate learning experiences and routines.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Preschool care

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School
• Date Available: 26-27 School Year

Lewis-Palmer School District 38, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a full time Early Childhood Assistant at Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School to start immediately. The Early Childhood Assistant works directly with the preschool classroom teachers to care for and educate preschool age children through age-appropriate learning experiences. Preschool classrooms are inclusive environments that serve students with various developmental needs. A person in this position is responsible for all children in the classroom. This is a full time position working Monday- Friday on student contact days. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Early Childhood or meeting the CDEC licensing requirements for Assistant Group Leader is preferred.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $20.20 - $21.78depending on previous experience. All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.

The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, [phone], or email [e-mail]