Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant

CPCD... giving children a head start; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPCD is hiring an Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant to support teachers in planning and implementing safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences for infants and toddlers. You will help promote school readiness in partnership with families and follow Head Start standards and CPCD policies.

The role begins Oct 5th and offers a pathway from entry-level pay to higher scales as credentials and education advance, with benefits including paid time off, holidays, health coverage, and tuition

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• CDA credential or Level II required or must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences.
• Support development of school readiness skills per CPCD plan.
• Maintain safe, healthy learning environments and partner with families.

Skills

Family communication

Classroom support

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or Level II

Job description

Description

Give children a head start!

Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week

Job Description

Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families. 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 Care and Education Services. Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.

Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant

This position is set to begin on October 5th

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

CPCD is committed to the comprehensive early childhood development model, which is at the basis of its successful Head Start and Early Head Start programs. CPCD serves just under 1,200 prenatal through five-year-old at-risk, low-income and special needs children and their families. We operate classrooms in six school districts all throughout El Paso County.

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 obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90-days of