Teacher Assistant Floater

Teacher Assistant FloaterGive children a head startThis position is set to begin on February 2ndWork Scheduled for 40 Hours a WeekWe have both Full Year and Part Year Options for this position.Job Description:Assists classroom Team in maintaining a safe, healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advances the development of the whole child. 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. Facilitates a balance of group and individualized experiences to promote the development of school readiness skills as defined by CPCD's School Readiness Action Plan. Teacher Assistant Floater will be required to travel among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.Pay Scale:Step 1:u00a0High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience $17.48Step 2:u00a0Age appropriate CDA or Level II credential $19.18Step 3:u00a0Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 $20.15Step 4:u00a0Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 and 12 credit hours in ECE (can include Pyramid Plus and EQIT) $21.15Step 5:u00a0Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE) $22.20About 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):CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.u2022 Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Dayu2022 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 includingu2022 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.u2022 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 employmentu2022 $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor's Degrees.u2022 $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.Employee Wellbeingu2022 Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per yearu2022 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.EOERequirementsRequired:u2022 Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to other locations during the workday, and must maintain a minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.u2022 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.u2022 Must obtain First Aid, CPR, within 1 year of employment and mainta n as required.u2022 Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds.u2022 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).Preferred:u2022 At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age five.u2022 Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served)u2022 PDIS level II - DQCPCD 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.

Created: 2025-12-15