ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC) - Temporary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and PERA retirement plans

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks an ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to support a preschool classroom focused on students with diverse needs. The role involves assisting the teacher, preparing lesson materials, and providing personal care as needed.

The position is a replacement – temporary, located in Thornton, CO, with an hourly wage range of $20.31 to $25.66 and a 34-hour week. A background check and CPR/First Aid are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special education needs preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must provide proof of Early Childhood Teaching Assistant qualification per Colorado regulations.
• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students under supervision of the Early Childhood teacher.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans with teacher guidance.
• Prepare materials for a preschool classroom including special needs and at-risk students.
• Provide individual personal care for students as needed.
• Assist with assessments and clerical duties.
• Participate in district staff training and CPR/First Aid requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Special education experience

Early childhood setting experience

Teaching assistant qualification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education

Job description

ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC) - Temporary JobID: 15917

• Position Type: Preschool / Early Childhood/ Early Childhood Teaching Asst.
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Arapahoe Ridge Elementary
• Closing Date: 10/22/2026

GRADE: G5 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $20.31 - $25.66) MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.31 STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:34 FTE:.85 MONTHS PER YEAR: 9 JOB CODE: 050322 POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – TEMPORARY LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY:

Work collaboratively with a team to support students in an engaging environment. Work under the supervision of the Early Childhood teacher to develop and implement weekly lesson plans. Prepare materials for a preschool classroom of special needs, at risk, and typically developing students. Provide individual personal care for students as needed. Conduct periodic assessment and clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement and assist with instruction and specialized interventions for preschool students in individual small and large group settings following lesson plans. Prepare materials for classroom instruction.
2. Assists with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting and/or diapering, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse.
3. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization including disinfecting and sterilizing common areas, materials, and equipment.
4. Participate with team and/or department members to discuss programming and progress for all students.
5. Participate in all Early Childhood Education staff development training, including but not limited to, district training, Professional Development Information System (PDIS), ongoing authentic assessment, CPR, and Standard Precautions training.
6. Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, Special Education, and other related paperwork tasks.
7. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with children with special education needs, including Autism, preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof they are Early Childhood Teaching Assistant qualified consistent with Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations.
• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of entering position.
• Standard Precautions training required within one month of entering position.
• Medication training required within three months after entering position.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination is required prior to commencement of job duties.
• Additional successful completion of a post-hire physical examination required on a yearly basis.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the \"Grade\" refers to position or job classification and \"Step\" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.