Adams County School District 14

INSTRUCTIONAL
PARAPROFESSIONAL - EARLY CHILDHOOD APPRENTICESHIP
JOB DESCRIPTION

 
JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Apprenticeship              FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt                     
REPORTS TO: ECE District Principal and Campus Principal                   PAY GRADE: CLS-00
LOCATION: Campus Assigned                                                                 DAYS: 0
                                                                                                                  JOB ID & DATE: CLS-00, July 2025

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
Apprentices in an early childhood setting provide essential support to teachers in delivering high-quality early childhood education, ensuring the well-being and educational development of young children in accordance with Colorado's early learning standards.
 
COMMITMENT NOTICE
This apprenticeship is a one-year commitment. Full employment consideration will occur upon completion of the Apprenticeship Colorado Program.
 
Early childhood apprenticeship pay increases based on the competencies completed during each of the three apprenticeship periods: Period 1 - $16.50, Period 2 - $17.50, Period 3 - $18.75 (per hour).
 
REQUIREMENTS
Education Level Details
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Enrollment in the Apprenticeship Colorado Program.
Enrollment in the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, coursework, or alternative ECT pathway in early childhood education is highly preferred.

License or Certification
Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 - Level 1 Certification
Substitute Certification highly preferred
 
Work Experience Required
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational or childcare setting is preferred.
 
Other Skills and Abilities Required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with young children.
Knowledge of Colorado's Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach when working with preschoolers.
Ability to follow the lead of the classroom teacher/Learning Facilitator and assist with classroom management.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with educational software; Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred.
Physical capability to actively engage with children and meet their developmental needs.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
 
KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General

• Collaborate with preschool teachers and Learning Facilitators to implement developmentally appropriate activities that align with Colorado's Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
• Actively engage with preschool-aged children, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group support to children, reinforcing early literacy, math, social-emotional, and motor skills.
• Assist in maintaining a structured and safe classroom environment, following behavioral guidance strategies as directed by the teacher/Learning Facilitator.
• Prepare and organize materials and resources for developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist in observing and assessing children's progress, documenting observations as needed.
• Facilitate age-appropriate use of technology and educational software.
• Provide support to children with diverse learning needs, following individualized education plans as required.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of preschoolers, including assistance with toileting, hygiene, and health-related needs.
• Collect data related to children's development and behavior, as required.
• Assist in organizing and cleaning the classroom and creating an inviting learning environment.
• Help children transition between activities and routines.
• Facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs, promoting an inclusive classroom.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development as required by Colorado's early childhood education standards.

 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
 
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The role may involve providing specialized care, including potential diaper changing.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in offices, hallways, gyms, classrooms, bathrooms, shops, playgrounds, cafeterias, portable buildings  and pool environments.  The employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.  Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends and attend events where community members are in attendance.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.
 
 
TRANSPARENCY IN PAY AND BENEFITS
Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees.
 
Compensation for this position is based on the competencies completed during each of the three apprenticeship periods: Period 1 - $16.50, Period 2 - $17.50, Period 3 - $18.75, per hour.
This position is paid hourly and based on the days worked.
 
Benefits: This position is not benefits-eligible.

For more information, please consult the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide available on the District’s website.