Toddler Teacher Aide

Toddler Teacher Aide

Exciting things are happening at Tri-County Head Start!

This summer our Durango program will be moving into abrand new, state-of-the-art child care facility, designed with top-notch early learning spaces as well as modern safety and security features to support quality early childhood education, collaboration, and care. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team during an exciting season of growing and shaping a fresh learning environment for children, families, and staff. 

Position Summary

The Teacher Aide supports Toddler Teachers in:

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children
• Leading daily classroom routines
• Supervising and engaging children
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs

The Teacher Aide will have a base classroom and will also support the center by substituting in other classrooms and floating for Teacher breaks as needed.

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearHours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Pay Range: $17.21–$24.42 per hour, depending on education and experience

Two positions available. Apply at www.tchs4c.org/careers

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential within the first year of hire. Tri-County Head Start provides training support, CDA coaching, and opportunities to grow into teacher-qualified positions
• Previous experience working with young children, ages one through five, preferred
• Background checks are required for hire

Eligible employee benefits include:

Paid professional developmentGenerous leave package, including paid sick and personal timeOver four weeks of paid breaks and holidays, including Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples DayHealth, dental, and vision insurance403(b) retirement savings plan$500 hiring bonus after 6 months of successful employment

Employees have meaningful opportunities to be a Difference Maker in the lives of children and families. We are eager to invest in your career through training, coaching, and advancement opportunities so you can grow, thrive, and feel good about your work.

Apply at www.tchs4c.org/careers

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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