Preschool Teacher Assistant

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation facilities

Flexible schedule

Sick time accrual

Scholarship program

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric seeks a Preschool Teacher Assistant (Substitute) for Early Childhood Education. Pay rate is $17.50/hour with varying shifts 7am-6pm, Monday–Friday.

The role involves assisting with program activities and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children and interactions with families. Minimum requirements include being at least 16, completing CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions training, and passing TRAILS and FBI background checks.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old at time of application.
• Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions Training.
• Pass a TRAILS background check and an FBI fingerprint background check.
• Be committed to being a positive role model with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation and implementation of program activities.
• Maintain a safe recreational and learning environment for the children.
• Work directly with children and parents on a daily basis.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Universal Precautions

TRAILS background check

FBI fingerprint background check

Positive role model

Job description

Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant (Substitute)-- Early Childhood Education

Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

Application Deadline: 11/5/2026

Want to have a lasting positive impact on kids and your community? As the Preschool Teacher Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting with daily preparation and implementation of program activities and maintaining a safe recreational and learning environment for the children. This position will work directly with children and parents on a daily basis. This would be a substitute position with days & shifts varying between M-F from 7am-6pm.

Required Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions Training.
• Pass a TRAILS background check and an FBI fingerprint background check.
• Be committed to being a positive role model with youth!
  

Benefits:

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop‑in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About us:

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two‑sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the wellbeing of your community