Job Description
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily
The requirements listed above 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
Must have minimum Early Childhood Teacher qualifications or be willing to obtain them
Benefits
In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents
Choice of dental insurance or discount plan
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses
Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members
Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting
Extensive paid time-off, including + holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.64
Max Hiring Rate $24.28
Responsibilities
Assist the classroom teacher in providing an environment which is both age and developmentally appropriate for the children in the classroom
Assists the classroom teacher in accessing children and entering data in the Teaching Strategies Gold data base
Performs other duties as assigned
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others
Job description
Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Education)
17+7 Kendall St, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA Req #1140
Tuesday, January 23, 2026
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Education) to work as part of a team in the center to provide for the educational, physical, social and emotional needs of the children within a variety of classrooms. This position is located at 17+7 Kendall St., Lakewood, Colorado 80214 and reports to the Director.
Coalition Benefits
In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:
• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including + holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Essential Job Functions
• Assist the classroom teacher in providing an environment which is both age and developmentally appropriate for the children in the classroom.
• Assists the classroom teacher in accessing children and entering data in the Teaching Strategies Gold data base.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
Qualifications Summary
• Must have minimum Early Childhood Teacher qualifications or be willing to obtain them.
• One year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
Other details
• Job Family Social Services
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.64
• Max Hiring Rate $24.28
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily
The requirements listed above 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
Must have minimum Early Childhood Teacher qualifications or be willing to obtain them
Benefits
In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents
Choice of dental insurance or discount plan
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses
Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members
Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting
Extensive paid time-off, including + holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.64
Max Hiring Rate $24.28
Responsibilities
Assist the classroom teacher in providing an environment which is both age and developmentally appropriate for the children in the classroom
Assists the classroom teacher in accessing children and entering data in the Teaching Strategies Gold data base
Performs other duties as assigned
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others
Job description
Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Education)
17+7 Kendall St, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA Req #1140
Tuesday, January 23, 2026
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Education) to work as part of a team in the center to provide for the educational, physical, social and emotional needs of the children within a variety of classrooms. This position is located at 17+7 Kendall St., Lakewood, Colorado 80214 and reports to the Director.
Coalition Benefits
In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:
• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including + holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Essential Job Functions
• Assist the classroom teacher in providing an environment which is both age and developmentally appropriate for the children in the classroom.
• Assists the classroom teacher in accessing children and entering data in the Teaching Strategies Gold data base.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
Qualifications Summary
• Must have minimum Early Childhood Teacher qualifications or be willing to obtain them.
• One year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
Other details
• Job Family Social Services
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.64
• Max Hiring Rate $24.28
Apply Now
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher Assistant |Early Childhood Education position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Denver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
