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Little Sunshine's Playhouse·Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 46 posted teaching assistant roles in Colorado Springs, Colorado rates. This role sits in the 7th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 19% below the Colorado Springs, Colorado median for teaching assistant roles.
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher in providing high-quality educational care for infants. They are responsible for fostering a nurturing environment and building meaningful relationships with children and their families.
Assistant Teacher · $17 - $19/hr
Description Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family!
We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day!
Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where we are hiring for the following classrooms: Infants: Assistant What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out… GROWTH!
About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within!
We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
Stability!
We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
FUN!
We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
FAMILY!
All of our team members are part of our family-owned business.
We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.
What we offer… A fun, professional child care environment!
A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff): NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Discounted childcare tuition 401K FREE continuing education training Referral bonuses Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!
Here’s what we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long-term home.
Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
Preferably, is able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.
Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.
Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer!
Lead Teacher Qualifications: Lead teachers must have PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.
Early Childhood Qualified Teacher with 1 year minimum working with infants and two 3-semester credit hours from accredited university or college on the care of infants (ECE 101 and ECE 111). Along with PDIS Level 3.0 Credentials and all required PDIS Training Certificates.
Market context
Assistant Teacher roles in Colorado are often in demand in early childhood settings, where licensed programs need dependable classroom support and consistent child care coverage. This role can be competitive because employers look for a high school diploma or GED, a genuine commitment to children, and preferred Early Childhood Education coursework, while benefits like PTO, health, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement may help offset the hourly pay range. Review the state licensing requirements carefully and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.