Education Assistant

CPCD... giving children a head start; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness program

Job summary

CPCD in Colorado Springs is seeking an Education Assistant to support classroom staff with daily routines, helping with drop‑off and pick‑up, meal preparation, school bus monitoring, and staff breaks.

This part-time role runs August through May with summers off, averaging 16–18 hours per week and starts on October 5. Benefits include paid time off, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• HS diploma or GED.
• CPR and pediatric first aid certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff with daily routines including drop-off/pick-up, meal and snack prep, and staff breaks.
• Monitor school bus activities and ensure student safety.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

August-May with Summers Off

Job Description

Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times.

Description

Education Assistant

Give children a head start!

This position is set to start on October 5th

Work Scheduled for 16-18 Hours a Week

Running from August-May with Summers Off

Job Description

Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times.

Pay Scale

• Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience
  • $16.16/hr.
• Step 2: Leve 1 Credential
  • $16.26/hr.
• Step 3: CDA or Level 2
  • $17.06/hr.
• Step 4: Teacher Certification or DQ
  • $17.41

About CPCD

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week)

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

Eligible Employees Receive a Competitive Benefits Package Including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor's Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Requirements

Required

• Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting
• HS diploma or GED
• Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation with minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado; to perform functions of the job, including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.

Preferred

• At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish languages
• CACFP food training
• Bus Safety Training

Salary Description

$16.16/hr. - $17.4/hr.