Job Description:

Supports the safe transportation, supervision, and care of children assigned to a multi-site bus 

route and provides Teacher Assistant support in CPCD classrooms during the remainder of the 

scheduled workday. Serves as the bus monitor while children are being transported, supports 

safe and efficient loading and unloading at multiple CPCD locations, and maintains accurate 

child accountability throughout the route. Because this position supports a multi-site route, 

classroom assignments may vary based on program needs and may occur later in the day than 

other Teacher Assistant assignments.

When assigned to a classroom, assists teachers in establishing, planning, and implementing safe, 

healthy, high-quality learning experiences and environments that advance the development of 

the whole child in partnership with families. Complies with all CPCD policies and procedures, 

Head Start Program Performance Standards, Colorado child care licensing requirements, 

applicable transportation requirements, and the Colorado Quality Standards for Early Childhood 

Care and Education Services

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: 

CPCD is committed to the comprehensive early childhood development model, which is at the basis of its successful Head Start and Early Head Start programs. CPCD serves just under 1,200 prenatal through five-year-old at-risk, low-income and special needs children and their families. We operate classrooms in six school districts all throughout El Paso County. 

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.

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.

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.