Teacher Assistant- Apprentice

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week)

• CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

• Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

• Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
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• Employee Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note

The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Requirements

• Required: High school diploma or GED required. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (PDIS) required. Candidates who do not currently hold the required credential must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of hire.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within 90-days of employment and maintain as required. Must be able to lift/carry/manipulate up to 40 pounds. Must have access to reliable transportation to perform functions of the job including being able to go to another location during the work day if necessary. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required). Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred

At least one year of successful work experience with children birth to age three and/or to age five. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.