ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant; CDEC

Job : 15212

Position Type: Preschool / Early Childhood / Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC)

Date Posted: 6/11/2026

Location: Westview Elementary School, THORNTON, CO.

Closing Date: 06/16/2026

Grade: G5 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $19.47 - $24.00)

Minimum Hourly Rate: $19.47

Standard Hours per Week: 34

FTE: 0.85

Months per Year: 9

Job Code: 050322

Work collaboratively with a team to support students in an engaging environment. Work under the supervision of the Early Childhood teacher to develop and implement weekly lesson plans. Prepare materials for a preschool classroom of special needs, at risk, and typically developing students. Provide individual personal care for students as needed. Conduct periodic assessment and clerical duties.

• Experience with children with special education needs, including Autism, preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof they are Early Childhood Teaching Assistant qualified consistent with Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations.
• Post-secondary coursework in early childhood education preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of entering position.
• Standard Precautions training required within one month of entering position.
• Medication training required within three months after entering position.
• Successful completion of a post‑offer physical examination is required prior to commencement of job duties.
• Additional successful completion of a post‑hire physical examination required on a yearly basis.

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step
1. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps up to Step
8. Final hourly placement on the classified salary schedule is dependent on the grade level and employees' prior experience. For additional compensation information, please refer to the Classified Master Agreement.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for all employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked, and are available immediately upon hire date. For more information, please see our Benefits Overview.