Apprentice Teacher Assistant

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Give children a head start! This position is set to begin on February 2nd. Work scheduled for 40 hours a week. The Early Educator Apprenticeship Program, offered in partnership with CPCD and Pikes Peak State College, offers participants the skills and practice needed to begin a career in early childhood education. This is a Competency-based Apprenticeship. The term of the apprenticeship is not less than one year (2,000 On the Job Learning hours) with an OJL attainment of 44 competencies, supplemented by the minimum required 199 hours of related instruction.

Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a dollar amount of the current hourly journey worker wage rate.

Apprentice Teacher Assistant will assist teachers in the establishment, planning, and implementation of safe, healthy, high quality learning experiences and environments that advance 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 Care and 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.

• 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.

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.

Eligible Employees Receive a Competitive Benefits Package Including:

• 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).

• 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.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit‑sharing after 1‑year 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.
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• 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, background screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

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,…