ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC) Job Thornton area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

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Openings as of 8/3/2026

ECTA Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDEC)

Position Type:
Preschool / Early Childhood/ Early Childhood Teaching Asst.
Date Posted: 7/31/2026
Location:

Tarver Elementary School
Closing Date: 08/05/2026

GRADE: G5 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $20.31 - $25.66)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.31
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:34
FTE:0.85
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 050322
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and assist with instruction and specialized interventions for preschool students in individual small and large group settings following lesson plans. Prepare materials for classroom instruction.

Assists with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting and/or diapering, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse.

Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization including disinfecting and sterilizing common areas, materials, and equipment.

Participate with team and/or department members to discuss programming and progress for all students.

Participate in all Early Childhood Education staff development training, including but not limited to, district training, Professional Development Information System (PDIS), ongoing authentic assessment, CPR, and Standard Precautions training.

Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, Special Education, and other related paperwork tasks.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when…