Toddler Teacher Aide

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start); Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 23,708 - 33,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous leave package

Job summary

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start) in Cortez, Colorado, seeks a full-time Toddler Teacher Aide to support teachers and foster a nurturing learning environment. The position involves assisting with daily routines and engaging with young children to promote their well-being.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, and be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential. Benefits include paid professional development, generous leave, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential.

Responsibilities

• Support Toddler Teachers in daily classroom routines and supervision.
• Engage with children to support their social and emotional needs.
• Float between classrooms and assist during Teacher breaks.

Skills

Experience in early childhood education

Willingness to obtain CDA Credential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Toddler Teacher Aide

Be a Difference Maker in the lives of children and families!

The Teacher Aide supports Toddler Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position helps with daily classroom routines, supervision, child engagement, and support for children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs.

The Teacher Aide will have a base classroom and will also support the center by substituting in other classrooms and floating for Teacher breaks as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Hours

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Pay Range

• $17.21–$24.42 per hour, depending on education and experience

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential within the first year of hire. Tri-County Head Start provides training support, CDA coaching, and opportunities to grow into teacher-qualified positions
• Previous experience working in early childhood education preferred
• Background checks are required for hire

Eligible employee benefits include:

• Paid professional development
• Generous leave package, including paid sick and personal time
• Over four weeks of paid breaks and holidays, including Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and July 4
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.