Higher education Jobs in Lakewood, CO

Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional

Applications will be received until August 18th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Paraprofessionals assist in planning and implementing the daily curriculum for young students including students with special needs. Also supports all areas of a young child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills under the guidance of the teacher.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• Salary Range: New hires will be set at $21.00 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $21.00 to $25.180 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Performs classroom duties as assigned, including but not limited to preparing instructional materials, assisting with student instruction, student care and discipline, and keeping the classroom clean and well-organized.
• Plans and evaluates program and student needs with the teacher daily and addresses specific student needs as identified by the teacher.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators about performance and disciplinary issues.
• Complies with program rules and regulations including State of Colorado licensing requirements for Child Care Centers.

What You'll Need:

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• For ECE Para's Only: Copy of your high school diploma or GED AND must successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period of time which will be determined after hire.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.