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Special Education Preschool Assistant Teacher

Colorado Early Education Network Head Start
Greeley, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you dedicated to the development of children?

Do you thrive in an enriching environment?

Colorado Early Education Network (CEEN) is adamant to bring in Preschool Assistant Teachers who take pride in their work with children. Being passionate about working in an environment that prioritizes their health, safety, and well-being is an ideal characteristic for a candidate who is also interested in forging strong personal bonds with family members and their local community.

Teaching with CEEN gives you the incredible opportunity to not only educate children in your community, but nurture and foster social and emotional growth of the children through a variety of teaching methods that are designed to meet the diverse needs of these children.

If you are motivated, organized, and are devoted to helping children reach their full potential not only in the classroom, but in their home and family lives, Colorado Early Education Network is the best place to be.

Our competitive benefit package includes :

  • 3 flexible health care plans in which we cover 75% of the employee premium cost (coverage begins immediately, the 1st of the month after your hire date)
  • 12 paid holidays as well as earned PTO for all staff
  • A 401(k) match up to 3%, available day 1
  • Healthy living incentives (Gym Fee reimbursement, etc)
  • And more!

Salary : $20.64 - $22.66 per hour

Hours Required :

7 : 30AM – 4 : 15PM if placed in a Half Day classroom

7 : 30AM – 4 : 00 PM if placed in an Extended Day classroom

Responsibilities :

  • Work closely with your dedicated classroom team consisting of 1 Teacher, 1 Assistant Teacher, and 1 part-time Program Aide.
  • Assist the Teacher in the development of daily lesson plans and developmentally appropriate activities for your students.
  • Maintain a productive and appropriate classroom environment by following the Head Start Performance Standards as well as the Colorado Office of Early Childhood Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.
  • Provide a safe and inviting classroom atmosphere through the establishment of positive and productive relationships with families and children.
  • Required Qualifications :

    Applicants must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and must meet one of the following options :

    1) Completed one early childhood education course (ECE 101 or 103) with a course grade of “C” or better and currently enrolled / attending in a second ECE course and (12) Months (or 1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual

    2) Completed two early childhood education courses, one course must be (ECE 101 or ECE 103) with a grade of “C” or better with 6 month (910) of verified experience.

    3) Obtained a B.A. or A.A. in a field unrelated to early childhood education requires 6 ECE credit hours with one of the courses either ECE 101 or ECE 103

    4) B.A. or A.A. in a field related to early childhood education does not require any additional coursework or hours of experience

    In order to comply with the Head Start of 2007, assistant teachers must have one of the following :

    1) Child Development Associate Credential (or the equivalency; i.e, 12 ECE Credits)

    2) Be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years from the date of hire (or the equivalency i.e., 12 ECE Credits)

    3) Have an A.A. or B.A. (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree

    Experience

  • at least one year working with children with disabilities in a group setting. Required
  • Colorado Early Education Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : $20.64 - $22.66 per hour

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Work Location : In person

    Requirements :

    Salary : $21 - $23

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