Early Childhood Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Health insurance options

Paid leave

Job summary

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 in Monument, CO, is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Assistant at Ray E. Kilmer Elementary School to start immediately.

The role involves working with preschool teachers to care for and educate preschool-age children through developmentally appropriate activities in an inclusive setting. The position runs Monday–Friday on student contact days with a starting hourly wage of $20.20–$21.78, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood or meeting CDEC licensing requirements for Assistant Group Leader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist preschool classroom teachers with care and education of preschool-age children.
• Create age-appropriate learning experiences in an inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students and families on school days Monday–Friday during the student contact days.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood or meeting CDEC licensing requirements for Assistant Group Leader

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lewis-Palmer School District 38

• 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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled.
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]

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