Floater Teacher Assistant

Plaza Clinic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for degrees

Employee wellbeing program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Job summary

CPCD is seeking a Floater Teacher Assistant to support the classroom team across sites, ensuring a safe, healthy, high-quality learning environment for children. The role involves travel between classrooms, assisting with daily routines, observations, and adherence to Head Start and licensing standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a CDA or Level II credential, First Aid/CPR within a year, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential or Level II Early Childhood credential required; willing to obtain within 2 years.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR within 1 year of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation and may travel to other locations.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, TB test, drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different classrooms/sites as part of regular schedule.
• Assist classroom staff with duties as delegated and accept supervision.
• Support routines and safety protocols; collect observations as directed.
• Maintain a warm, respectful environment and uphold confidentiality.
• Assist with safety restraints and bus rules as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and CPCD policies during instruction and transport.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II

Director Qualification (DQ) Level 3

DQ Level 3 + 12 ECE credits (including Pyramid Plus and EQIT)

Associate Degree in ECE or related field (AA + 24 ECE credits)

Job description

Description: Floater Teacher Assistant

Give children a head start! This position is set to begin on October 19th Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week

Job Description: Assists classroom Team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child. Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early childhood Education Services. Facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

Pay Scale

Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience

$17.59/hr.

Step 2: Age appropriate CDA or Level II credential

$19.30/hr.

Step 3: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3

$20.28/hr.

Step 4: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 and 12 credit hours in ECE (can include Pyramid Plus and EQIT)

$21.28/hr.

Step 5: Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE)

$22.34/hr.

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.

Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS) required. Candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of hire.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to other locations during the workday, and must maintain a minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, within 1 year of employment and maintain as required.
• Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
• 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).

Preferred

• At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age five.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)
• PDIS level II - DQ

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Will travel to different classrooms/sites as part of your regular schedule duties.
• Assists Classroom staff with duties as delegated and accepts supervision.
• Supports classroom routine and safety protocols as directed by CD Supervisor and the Classroom Team. Will collect observations as directed by the CR staff. Ensures that the classroom environment (including outdoors) is clean, safe and appropriate, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, Health and Safety requirements, USDA food and sanitization requirements and CPCD’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates acceptance of all children (and their families) with a positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability
• Adheres to CPCD’s policy of confidentiality.
• As required: Assists children with child safety restraints to ensure all straps are securely connected and adjusted, and ensures that bus rules are followed.
• Follows all safety guidelines and curriculum while riding the bus, reports behavior challenges to the classroom teacher, and collaborates with TT on solution strategies.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Maintains interaction with children, families, staff, and community partners that is warm, sensitive, honest, natural, calm, respectful, and appropriate.
• Present self as a professional employee and support of CPCD’s mission at all times.
• Maintains all required credentials, education requirements, and training per CPCD policies.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Classroom staff and Child Development Supervisor

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.