Posted Jul 9, 2026

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Job title: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (CDHS) - Various Locations TBD
Company: Adams County School District 12
Job description: Various locations in Adams 12 Five Star Schools Preschools. Assignment locations to be determined upon hire.

SUMMARY: Work collaboratively with a team to support students in an engaging environment. Work under the supervision of the Early Childhood Special Education teacher to develop and implement weekly lesson plans. Prepare materials for a preschool classroom of special needs, at risk and typically developing students. Provide individual personal care for students as needed. Conduct periodic assessment and clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Implement and assist with instruction and specialized interventions for preschool students in individual small and large group settings following lesson plans
2. Prepare materials for classroom instruction.
3. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization including disinfecting and sterilizing common areas and equipment
4. Assists with all areas of physical needs for all students, including performing daily routines, toileting, specialized dietary requirements, and medical needs as delegated by the Preschool Registered Nurse.
5. Communicate with team members regularly to discuss programming and progress for all students.
6. Participate in all Early Childhood Education staff development training, including but not limited to, district training, Professional Development Information System (PDIS) and Teaching Strategies GOLD Training, as well as CPR and Standard Precautions.
7. Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, Special Education, and other related paperwork tasks.
8. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:
All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, please see our

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Expected salary: $17.99 - 22.17 per hour
Location: Thornton, CO Apply Now