Preschool or Infant​/Toddler Assistant - Down Valley - ECE

Preschool or Infant/Toddler Assistant
- Down Valley - ECE

Eagle County School District Early Childhood Education
- Edwards, Colorado

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Job : 5619580

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRESCHOOL OR INFANT/TODDLER ASSISTANT - DOWN VALLEY

Early Childhood Education

We have multiple positions available. Please indicate in your application the position(s) in which you are interested.

Available Positions:

Full Time Positions

• Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant | Varied Hours Available | GELC
• Preschool Teaching Assistant | Varied Hours Available | GELC

Part Time Positions

• Paraprofessional | 8:00-12:00 | GELC
• Permanent Guest Teacher | 8:00-12:00 | GELC
• Permanent Guest Teacher | 1:00-5:00 | District Wide

We offer our full-time employees (30+ hours a week) a comprehensive package that includes health, wellness and educational benefits and perks:
Health, Dental and Vision insurance, employer-paid Life Insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free credits in Colorado Mountain College, discounted Vail Resorts ski pass, discounted Mountain Recreation Center pass, amongst others.

JOB DESCRIPTION S

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.71 per hour - $23.65 per hour

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SUMMARY OF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supports classroom teachers and the preschool director in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3–5. Works with small groups, large groups, and individual children, including those with special needs or learning delays, while maintaining positive relationships with families and helping with daily classroom operations.

SUPERVISED BY: Principal/Preschool Director

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Creates a positive, nurturing classroom climate and uses positive guidance strategies to support children’s social and emotional development.
• Plans and maintains consistent daily routines and smooth transitions that promote a sense of security and support each child’s development.
• Responsible for developing lessons that support the whole child and align with state standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and Eagle County School District’s mission and vision.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities aligned with the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines (ELDGs) and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).
• Support the implementation of the district's research-based curriculums.
• Assist with child observations and documentation (e.g., TS GOLD, portfolios, anecdotal notes) to track development and inform instruction.

Family & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with families as partners in their child’s learning; value their knowledge and advocate for their goals, strengths, and cultural traditions.
• Communicate with families in culturally and linguistically responsive ways, ensuring all feel welcomed, respected, and empowered in the classroom community.
• Communicate regularly about child progress and provide families with resources, ideas, and strategies to extend learning at home.
• Assist with home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family engagement events.
• Partner with families to support smooth transitions into and out of the program (e.g., kindergarten readiness, referrals for services, new sibling or family changes).

Program Operations & Compliance

• Help maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom environments that meet Colorado Child Care Licensing standards.
• Support children as needed with diapering, feeding, dressing, and self-care routines.
• Contribute to required paperwork, assessments, and record-keeping based on regulatory agencies requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by Preschool Director or Building Principal.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to complete training or coursework to meet state licensing & grant requirements (ECSD supports ongoing learning).
• Strong communication and…