CPCD is seeking a Teacher Assistant Floater to join our team. In this role, you will assist the classroom team in maintaining safe, healthy, high-quality learning environments and experiences that advance the development of the whole child. This position begins March 16th, is scheduled for 40 hours per week, and offers both full-year and part-year options.
What You'll Do
- Assist the classroom team in maintaining safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments.
- Comply with all CPCD policies, Head Start Performance Standards, Colorado Department of Human Services licensing, and Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education Services.
- Facilitate a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote school readiness skills.
- Travel among classrooms and sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.
What We're Looking For
- Access to reliable transportation to perform job functions, including travel to other locations during the workday, and maintenance of minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
- A CDA or the Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through Colorado’s PDIS, or a plan to obtain one within two years of hire.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 1 year of employment and maintain as required.
- Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate up to 40 pounds.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB test, drug test, and background check, as required by Head Start and Childcare Licensing.
Nice to Have
- At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age five.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served).
- PDIS Level II - DQ (Director Qualification).
Team & Environment
This position reports to the CD Supervisor.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation is structured on a step system based on education and credentials, ranging from $17.48 to $22.20 per hour.
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and breaks (Spring, Fall, and Winter).
- Access to medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, and voluntary life insurance.
- CPCD-paid Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) with traditional and Roth options, plus profit-sharing after 1 year.
- Tuition assistance after 60 days: up to $4,000/year for ECE degrees, $2,500/year for other related degrees.
- Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions per year.
- Full well-being program, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
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.
