Teacher Assistant - Floater

Teacher Assistant – Floater Join your team at CPCD and give children a head start. This position begins on February 2nd, with a schedule of 40 hours per week. Full‑year and part‑year options are available.

Job Description Assist the classroom team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high‑quality learning environment that supports the development of the whole child. Comply with CPCD policies, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services. Facilitate a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school‑readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. The Teacher Assistant Floater will travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

Pay Scale

Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience – $17.48/hr

Step 2: Age‑appropriate CDA or Level II credential – $19.18/hr

Step 3: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/Level 3 – $20.15/hr

Step 4: Same as Step 3 plus 12 credit hours in ECE (can include Pyramid Plus and EQIT) – $21.15/hr

Step 5: Associate Degree in ECE or related field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE) – $22.20/hr

Benefits (Eligible for 25+ hours per week)

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Paid breaks: 1‑week Spring Break (March), 1‑week Fall Break (November), 2‑week Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, voluntary life insurance, Basic Life, Long‑Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost

401(k) program with traditional and Roth options; profit‑sharing after 1 year of employment

Tuition assistance: $4,000/year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s degrees; $2,500/year for other relevant degrees after 60 days of employment

Employee Assistance Program: 6 free counseling sessions per year

Well‑being program: 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities

Required Qualifications

Reliable transportation; maintain minimum liability insurance as required by the State of Colorado

CDA or Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through the State of Colorado’s Professional Development Information System, or plan to obtain it within two years of hire

First Aid and CPR certification within 1 year of employment, thereafter maintained as required

Ability to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds

Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of successful work experience with children aged birth to five

Bilingual in English/Spanish or another language relevant to the community served

PDIS Level II – Certificate of Completion (DQ)

Equal Opportunity Employer CPCD is 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 Range $17.48/hr – $22.20/hr

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