CPCD... giving children a head start
Teacher Assistant - Preschool
CPCD... giving children a head start, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job Overview
Position: Teacher Assistant – Preschool
Start Date: February 2nd
Schedule: 40 Hours a Week
Type: Full-time
Job Description Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early childhood Education Services. Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
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: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 and 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.
Salary Description: $17.48/hr – $22.20/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 vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Paid Breaks: 1-week Spring Break (March), 1-week Fall Break (November), and 2 weeks Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)
Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, voluntary life insurance, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D at no cost
401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options and automatic profit-sharing after 1 year
Tuition Assistance 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
Employee Assistance Program: 6 free counseling sessions per year; 2 hours paid time per month for wellness activities
Eligibility and Requirements Required
Must obtain certification in the observation-based assessment system within the first 90 days of employment.
CDA or the Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through the State of Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS), or plan to obtain within one year of hire.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.
Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, 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 and if using a personal vehicle, must have valid registration and maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Preferred
At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).
PDIS level II DQ.
EEO Statement 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.
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Start Date: February 2nd
Schedule: 40 Hours a Week
Type: Full-time
Job Description Assists teacher in the establishment, planning and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early childhood Education Services. Implements a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan.
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: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 and 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.
Salary Description: $17.48/hr – $22.20/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 vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Paid Breaks: 1-week Spring Break (March), 1-week Fall Break (November), and 2 weeks Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)
Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, voluntary life insurance, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D at no cost
401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options and automatic profit-sharing after 1 year
Tuition Assistance 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
Employee Assistance Program: 6 free counseling sessions per year; 2 hours paid time per month for wellness activities
Eligibility and Requirements Required
Must obtain certification in the observation-based assessment system within the first 90 days of employment.
CDA or the Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through the State of Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS), or plan to obtain within one year of hire.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.
Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, 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 and if using a personal vehicle, must have valid registration and maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
Preferred
At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).
PDIS level II DQ.
EEO Statement 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.
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