Caprock Academy·Grand Junction, Colorado
Support students in understanding and completing homework assignments following the school's curriculum. Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate teaching strategies and maintain a safe environment.
Description Caprock Academy is seeking a childcare assistant.
Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education.
As a person integral to Caprock Academy’s team, a childcare assistant will maintain the integrity of, advocate for, and facilitate the implementation of Caprock Academy’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values of character, accountability and academics.
Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8.
This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education.
The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing.
The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium.
The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment.
This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students.
We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue.
Childcare assistants are after-school classroom professionals that play an important role at Caprock Academy, supporting and helping students to understand and fulfill their homework requirements as set by their school-day teachers. Successful applicants will work closely with other classroom teachers and students to effectively integrate subjects and methods through the process of review in homework assignments from the teaching strategies taught in the regular classroom.
Minimum of 16 years old. Experience working with students, preferred. Desire and willingness to promote the mission and values of the school. Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills. Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members. Professional and personal integrity and judgment. Understanding and willing to learn (reading, writing, and math curriculum at grade level)
Required Documentation Application Current Resume: Required Upon Hiring Fingerprinting Background Check Colorado childcare online training CPR/First Aid Training
Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
EEO Statement Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.
Market context
In Colorado, childcare assistant roles often see steady demand because centers need reliable support staff who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive for candidates who are at least 16, can align with a school’s mission, and are ready to complete fingerprinting, background checks, CPR/First Aid, and Colorado childcare online training after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can complete the required onboarding steps promptly.