Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Garfield-Re--2-School-District; New Castle (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

PERA retirement plan

Job summary

Garfield Re-2 School District Elk Creek Elementary School in New Castle, Colorado is seeking a Part-Time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to support a developmentally appropriate preschool program. The role involves assisting the Lead Teacher, organizing activities and providing essential classroom support for young learners.

Salary ranges from $17.41 to $18.84 per hour, with benefits and a schedule of 29 hours per week across 153 days.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom assistance in the preschool program, implement plans and support developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, diapering and life skills instruction and behavior management.
• Work with Lead Early Childhood Teacher and Site Director; provide clerical support as needed.

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Garfield Re-2 School District Elk Creek Elementary School - New Castle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Garfield Re-2 School District Elk Creek Elementary School - New Castle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919478

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

~2026-2027 School Year!~

Elk Creek Elementary is located in New Castle, Colorado, which serves as the gateway to the Western Colorado Rocky Mountains and is located along the Colorado River. New Castle is a charming community with strong values set amongst the beauty of the mountains.

At Elk Creek Elementary we believe in empowering children to become extraordinary. We accomplish our mission through the hard work of our students, strong partnership with our families, and the dedication of our staff.

We are ECE!

Position Summary: Responsible for providing classroom assistance in the preschool program through implementing plans, organizing, and supporting the developmentally appropriate preschool environment that guides and encourages children’s development and learning. This position supports all aspects of instruction in the classroom and working with students alone or in small groups in collaboration with the Lead Early Childhood Teacher and Site Director. Provides some clerical (documentation) support to teachers. Provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and life skills instruction and/or behavior management. Works effectively with a team and develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Status :Part Time, 29 Hours Per Week, 153 Days

Title: Early Chidhood Assistant Teacher

Location : Elk Creek Elementary School, Newcastle CO

Salary Range:

*In district experience range- $17.41-$38.44

*No in district experience salary range- $17.41-$18.84

Salary Schedules

Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

Benefit Guide

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.41 to $18.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan Fideldy , Principal
• Elk Creek Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]