Floater Lead Teacher

Floater Lead Teacher

Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the development of the whole child. Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment using high‑quality learning experiences to promote school readiness skills as defined by CPCD’s School Readiness Action Plan. Provides daily supervision for assigned classroom staff and travels among classrooms/sites as directed by the CD Supervisor.

• Step 1 (AA Degree/ECE or related field & DQ): $26.52/hr
• Step 2 (Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field + DQ): $29.45/hr

At CPCD we provide more than 1,500 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with 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.

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
• Paid Breaks include 1‑week Spring Break (March), 1‑week Fall Break (November), and 2‑week Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

• 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.
• 401(k) program offering traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in profit‑sharing after 1 year 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.
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• 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.

• Must have reliable transportation and maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
• Associate’s degree in ECE or related field and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualified. If not currently Director Qualified, must agree to obtain this certificate and begin the process immediately.
• Experience teaching in early childhood education, including curriculum planning and implementation, assessments, and effective teacher–child interactions.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• First Aid and infant, child & adult CPR within the first year of employment and maintain as required.
• Medication Administration certification within 90 days of employment and maintain as required.
• 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 Child Care Licensing.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field with 30 credits of early childhood education courses.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or another language relevant to the community served).

CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. CPCD considers 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.

Salary

Description:

$2,121.79 – $2,356.18 per pay period.

Please note:

Successful completion of a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination, TB screen, background screen, and drug test (including marijuana) is required.