ECE teacher assistant, 2025-2026 school year ( 2 POSITIONS) at Sheridan School District No. 2

• Reinforces classroom learning concepts and support for all typically developing children and special education children in the classroom as directed by the early childhood teaching staff and the early childhood special education staff.
• Assists on field trips and with a variety of life skills experiences.
• Monitors and assists with child behavior management.
• Monitors child progress and assists in providing adaptations and taking observations in learning environment.
• Attend various meetings and staffings as needed.
• May perform diapering and toileting as needed.
• May require additional training for special health and educational purpose.
• Assists in home visitations, parent conferences and engages parents to contribute to learning opportunities within their child's pre-school experiences

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of two Early Childhood Education Classes from an Accredited College ( ECE 101, ECE 102, ECE 103 or ECE 238) or CDA
• One to three years' experience working in early childhood education environment.
   

• Computer
• Word processing\
• General office equipment
• Effective communication

• Is flexible
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Observes all district policies and procedures
• Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan
• Supports the Sheridan Head Start Goals
• Supports the Early Childhood Education Action Plan

CLEARANCES:
Must clear background check through Colorado Department of Human Services in addition to an online Records check with National Sex Offender Registry, State of Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Registry and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation.  Must also submit receipt of a Physical completed within one year of date of hire.
 

SALARY:
Salary range is 17.89-19.64 an hour.  

BENEFITS:
Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week in the 2025/2026 school year are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits.  Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned.  Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by state statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District contributes 21% in addition to employee contribution.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/sheridan/OnlineApp/.  Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered.  Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.  This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.