Center Assistant

Center Assistant Job Description The Center Assistant supports the daily operations of early childhood education classrooms by providing administrative support and assistance in classrooms as needed. This role helps maintain smooth classroom/center functioning, ensures coverage during staff absences and breaks, and promotes a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families. Start date: July 27th. Work schedule: 36 hours a week, from August to May. Pay Scale Step 1: High school diploma or equivalent & relevant experience — $17.59/hr. Step 2: Age appropriate CDA or Level II credential — $19.30/hr. Step 3: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 — $20.28/hr. Step 4: Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification (DQ)/ Level 3 and 12 credit hours in ECE (can include Pyramid Plus and EQIT) — $21.28/hr. Step 5: Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE) — $22.34/hr. About CPCD At CPCD, we provide early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program to more than 1,100 children living in poverty or who are challenged by special circumstances. Our additional health, dental, and family support services help children enrolled in our programs be ready to succeed in school and life. Benefits Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays/breaks. Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Paid breaks: 1 week Spring Break (March), 1 week Fall Break (November), 2 weeks Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January). Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, voluntary life insurance; basic life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost. 401(k) program with traditional and Roth options, automatic enrollment into profit-sharing after 1 year of employment. Tuition assistance: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees; $2,500 per year for other related degrees after 60 days of employment. Employee wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program offering 6 free counseling sessions per year; 2 hours paid wellness time per month. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Must obtain CDA Qualification or equivalent within 2 years of employment. Experience working with groups of children up to age 5, preferably in an educational or childcare setting. Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within the first year of employment. Successful completion of pre-employment physical examination, TB risk assessment, drug test (including marijuana), and background check per Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. Reliable transportation and, if using a personal vehicle, maintain minimum liability insurance as required by the State of Colorado. Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to the community served). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr