CPCD... giving children a head start
Education Assistant
CPCD... giving children a head start, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Give children a head start!
Education Assistant
This position is set to begin on February 2nd Work Scheduled for approximately 16-18 hours weekly Job Description Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times.
Pay Scale $17.30/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)
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.
Click here to view our Career Mapping page and see the opportunities for growth.
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.
Requirements Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting
HS diploma or GED
Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment.
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).
Must have access to reliable transportation with minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado; to perform functions of the job, including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.
Preferred
At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
Bilingual in English and Spanish languages
CACFP food training
Bus Safety Training EOE We are committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers 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.
Salary Description
$17.30/hr.
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This position is set to begin on February 2nd Work Scheduled for approximately 16-18 hours weekly Job Description Assist classroom staff with daily routine operations such as assisting with child drop-off and pick-up times, meal and snack preparation, school bus monitoring, and providing staff break times.
Pay Scale $17.30/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)
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.
Click here to view our Career Mapping page and see the opportunities for growth.
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.
Requirements Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting
HS diploma or GED
Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment.
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).
Must have access to reliable transportation with minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado; to perform functions of the job, including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary.
Preferred
At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
Bilingual in English and Spanish languages
CACFP food training
Bus Safety Training EOE We are committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers 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.
Salary Description
$17.30/hr.
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