Preschool Site Aide

Applitrack; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking a part‑time Preschool Assistant to support a Special Needs and typically developing class. You will work under an Early Childhood teacher to implement plans, prepare materials, and help provide personal care as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with special education; post-secondary ECE coursework is preferred. This position is Thornton, CO and paid hourly for 34 hours per week during the 9‑month school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience with children with special education needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to support students in an engaging environment.
• Assist Early Childhood teacher with lesson plans and materials for preschool with varied needs.
• Provide individual personal care for students as needed.
• Conduct periodic assessments and perform clerical duties.

Education

High school diploma

Post‑secondary coursework in ECE

Experience with special education needs

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/2/2026


• Location: Arapahoe Ridge Elementary


• Closing Date: 10/07/2026

GRADE: G4 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $19.81 - $25.04)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $19.81
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:34
FTE:0.85
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9 (School Year)
JOB CODE: 050323
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT
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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Work collaboratively with a team to support students in an engaging environment.


• Work under the supervision of the Early Childhood teacher to implement lesson plans and prepare materials for a preschool classroom with special needs and typically developing students.


• Provide individual personal care for students as needed.


• Conduct periodic assessment and clerical duties.

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.


• Must be atleast 18 years of age.


• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.


• CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months of entering position.


• Standard Precautions training required within 1 month of entering position.


• Medication training acquired within 3 months after entering position.


• Successful completion of a pre-hire post-offer physical examination.


• Additional successful completion of a post-hire physical examination required on a yearly basis.

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 Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. \"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 studentsat the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package includingmedical, dental, vision andlife 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time vary based on building assignment and/or location.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• A rewarding career to elevate student success


• Tuition reimbursement


• Career advancement opportunities


• A school calendar that allows opportunity for staff work days, professional development, and time for students and staff to recharge and focus on mental health.