Assistant Ece Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
10/7/2025
Location:
Early Childhood Education at Maddox
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
See posting
EFFECTIVE: 2025/2026 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Hours: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Monday - Friday (10 hours/week)
174 days/year, After School Only
Benefit Eligible: No
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides support for the after school care program within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The role involves assisting teachers with supervising children, facilitating learning activities, and providing guidance to ensure an inclusive environment for all children, including those with special needs. Key responsibilities include supervising and engaging with children, assisting with conflict resolution, serving meals, providing clerical support, and following individualized plans for students. Additional duties involve supporting student hygiene and wellness activities. All staff members are expected to contribute to fostering positive relationships within the school community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality in every interaction with students, families, staff and community.
• Work collaboratively with classroom team to meet the needs of all students.
  • Follow the lead of and support ECE Specialist in running the classroom, student instruction and assessment.
  • Interact with children in a manner that promotes positive relationships and learning.
  • Communicate on a daily basis with ECE Specialist to determine daily priorities, upcoming activities, and student needs
  • Support students with a variety of needs throughout the school day, during large group, small group, transitions etc. Prepare for, support, and run small groups for students, under guidance of ECE Specialist
  • Follow guidance of Special Services staff to implement programing and strategies for student learning
• Promote a learning environment that respects the diversity of every child .
• Support a learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement.
• Maintain a safe and clean learning environment that meets Colorado child care licensing requirements.
• Assist young children with self-care routines including diapering, toilet training and handwashing.
• Provide student supervision throughout the day in the classroom, outside, at lunch, and on field trips. No child should ever be unsupervised.
• Report any communication or concern from a parent or student immediately to the ECE specialist, to determine next steps. Refer families to the ECE specialist for information regarding student academic and social-emotional status.
• Maintain Thursday folder or other communication system sending information and papers home regularly to all families.
• Follow email communications and read ACT NOW! on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain work schedule and hours, and obtain prior permission for any additional time needed
• Actively participate in PLCs, Team Meetings, Collaborative Planning and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge, skills, and new understanding to support instructional programming.
• Responsible for full implementation of Classroom Handbook and Adult Actions Document
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred).
BIlingual/Spanish preferred
English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment may be noisy.
Frequent encounter with odors, and bodily fluids.
REPORTS TO:
ECE Specialist and Director of ECE or designee.
LOCATION:
Early Childhood/ Pre-K at Maddox
RATE OF COMPENSATION:
Hourly rate is $19.79 - $22.39, depending on comparable experience and qualifications.
CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the date of the posting or once the vacancy has been filled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at https://www.englewoodschools.net/prospective-employees. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures, please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, 4101 S. Bannock St., Englewood, CO 80110, 303-806-2004 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202.