Preschool Assistant II Job at City of Lakewood, CO
This position is funded federally, therefore, as mandated by the federal government, city employees in this position must be fully vaccinated at the time of hire and must be able to provide proof of vaccination status prior to their date of hire.
This posting will remain open until filled and may close at any time.
This position will be involved in providing quality care for children enrolled in The City of Lakewood Early Childhood Programs. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, nurturing and supportive environment. Assists with implementing developmentally appropriate programming; interacts with parents as needed; assists supervisor with special projects as assigned and maintains the classroom in the absence of the pre-school teacher. Knowledge of and ability to enter data into Teaching Strategies® GOLD and Child Plus online systems will be required.
- Assist in maintaining a positive and nurturing physical and emotional environment in the classroom.
- Helps with lesson planning and implementation into the classroom routine.
- Participates in the classroom by planning and implementing small groups on a regular basis.
- Actively participate in and monitor children’s play indoors and outdoors.
- Promote and reinforce children’s oral communication. Communicate with children at their physical level.
- Enforce established classroom rules and limits for behavior consistently and calmly.
- Follow classroom procedures for health and safety.
- Maintains complete confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff information.
- Follow procedure for reporting suspected child abuse.
- Follow site procedures for maintenance and security at the beginning and end of each day.
- Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner.
- Requires regular and prompt attendance.
Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: General Supervision from the Lead Techer
Supervision Exercised: None
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education or related degree OR
An unrelated bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 2 3-semester credit hour ECE courses, one of which must be either ECE 101 or Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training OR
A two-year college degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university which must include at least two (2) 3-semester credit hour courses one of which must be either ECE 101 or Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training OR
Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or another Department approved credential OR
Completion of 18 semester credit hours in college-level credits in Early Childhood, one of which must be either ECE 101 or Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training, plus 3 months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children less than 8 years of age who are not related to the individual OR
A current Colorado Level I Early Childhood Credential 3.0 OR 2 3-semester credit hour college courses one of which must be ECE 101 or Guidance Strategies or the Department approved Pyramid Plus Training, plus 21 months (3,185 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children less than 8 years of age who are not related to the individual.
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid
- Must meet State requirements for Early Childhood Teacher
- Knowledge of NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Knowledge of Department of Human Services Child Care Rules and Regulations for childcare centers
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to work effectively with children
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
- Acceptance of diversity and ability to work comfortably with the public
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Current physical exam and tuberculosis test results required, per Colorado Licensing Rules and Regulations.
- Criminal background check, fingerprint check and an FBI background check are required.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift weighing up to 40 pounds
Must push or pull weighing up to 30 pounds
TB Test
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, the City celebrates diversity in the workforce. This position description is a valid statement of the job duties, responsibilities, requirements and performance expectations of this position.
Employees and the City of Lakewood share in the cost of health care coverage.
Following is a summary of the benefits the City of Lakewood offers:
MEDICAL
Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
DENTAL
Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
VISION
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
LIFE INSURANCE
Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
PENSION
Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
VACATION
Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
2022 Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS THE CITY OFFERS
- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION
- VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- SHORT TERM DISABILITY
- LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
- INJURY LEAVE
- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE (FMLA)
- MILITARY LEAVE
- JURY DUTY
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- CREDIT UNION
- RECREATION FACILITIES
- WELLNESS PROGRAMS
- VALUE ADDED BENEFITS
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