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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,986 / year median in Colorado
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Garfield Re-2 School District
Elk Creek Elementary School
- New Castle, Colorado Job Details
Job ID:
5919478
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
~2026-2027 School Year!~
Elk Creek Elementary is located in New Castle, Colorado, which serves as the gateway to the Western Colorado Rocky Mountains and is located along the Colorado River. New Castle is a charming community with strong values set amongst the beauty of the mountains.
At Elk Creek Elementary we believe in empowering children to become extraordinary. We accomplish our mission through the hard work of our students, strong partnership with our families, and the dedication of our staff. We are ECE!
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing classroom assistance in the preschool program through implementing plans, organizing, and supporting the developmentally appropriate preschool environment that guides and encourages children's development and learning. This position supports all aspects of instruction in the classroom and working with students alone or in small groups in collaboration with the Lead Early Childhood Teacher and Site Director. Provides some clerical (documentation) support to teachers. Provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and life skills instruction and/or behavior management. Works effectively with a team and develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Please click HERE to see the full job description.
Status:
Part Time, 29 Hours Per Week, 153
Days Title:
Early Chidhood Assistant Teacher
Location:
Elk Creek Elementary School, Newcastle CO Salary Range:
- In district experience range
- $17.41
- 38.44
- No in district experience salary range
- $17.41
- 18.
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Salary Schedules
Benefits:
Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.
Benefit Guide
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$17.41 to $18.84 Per Hour
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs