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Community Partnership For Child Development Teacher Assistant - Preschool in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Preschool Teacher Assistant Give children a head start! This position is set to being on July 22nd Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week Job Description:

The Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in the success of the classroom! This position is responsible for assisting teachers in planning and implementing safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child, ages 3 to 5 years old, in partnership with families. We have over 65 classrooms throughout El Paso County, and staff assignments are based on the needs of the classroom and the qualifications of the staff member. Our pay increases with your level of education, and we offer tuition assistance to help you reach your goals! This is a 10-month position (typically August - May). Staff can apply unemployment benefits in the summer.

Pay Scale:

-A High School Diploma/Equivalent and relative experience - $17.48/hour

-Preschool CDA or Level II Credential - $19.18/hour

-Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 Credential - $20.15/hour

-Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 and 12 ECE credit hours - $21.15/hour -Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field - $22.20/hour (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE)

About CPCD:

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 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):

CPCD offers 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 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 t 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. 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. Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required. EOE

Requirements

Required:

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 two years 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. Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to another location during the workday if necessary. Must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen and TB screening. In accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must 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 in English/Spanish. 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 p

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