Center AssistantGive children a head start!This position is set to begin on October 14thWork Scheduled for 36 Hours a Week Job Description:Assist with daily routine operations and administrative duties in classrooms and assigned centers. The Center Assistant Floater also assists in classrooms as needed to ensure classroom coverage for breaks and absences.Pay Scale:A High School Diploma/Equivalent and relative experience - $17.48/hour Preschool CDA or Level II Credential - $19.18/hour Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 Credential - $20.15/hour Colorado Director Qualification/ PDIS Level 3 and 12 ECE credit hours - $21.15/hour Associate Degree in ECE or Related Field - $22.20/hour (AA + 24 credit hours in ECE)About CPCD:At CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.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 includingAccess 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 t 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. Click here to view our Career Mapping page and see the opportunities for growth. Employee WellbeingEmployee 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. EOE Requirements Required:Experience working with groups of children up to age 5, preferably in an educational setting CDA or the Early Childhood Professional Level II credential through the State of Colorado's Professional Development Information System (PDIS), or plan to obtain within two years of hire. Ability to work with multiple staff members in one setting HS diploma or GED Must obtain and maintain adult/infant CPR and first aid certification within 90-days of employment. 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:Bilingual in English and Spanish languages CACFP food training CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applican s 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 p