Early Childhood Education
Careers
"There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those."
- Mother Teresa
Join our team!
We invite you to become a part of our excellent Early Childhood Education Program.
The ECE Advantage
In addition to the benefits further down the page, the Early Childhood Education program has training and tuition assistance opportunities to allow you to work toward your professional goals.
Please complete the form below to get in touch with an ECE staff member who can speak to you directly about opportunities available.
Our Benefits Package Overview
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver offers a comprehensive benefits package.
We offer employees scheduled to work 30 hours a week or more a comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account. These benefits start the first day of the month after the first day of employment.
Please click on a tab of your choice for information regarding a specific employee benefit.
Medical
We offer three comprehensive insurance plans to our employees. All three plans offer $25 doctor visits for any medical provider. The cost for major medical coverage varies depending on the plan. All plan options utilize the Centura network for major medical services.
Dental
We offer dental coverage through Guardian Dental. Preventative services are covered under all three plans and all plans will cover up to 4 cleanings per year. Covered amounts for basic and major services vary depending on the plan and network usage.
Vision
Employees are offered vision insurance offered through VSP. Participants can receive lenses every 12 months and frames every 24 months. Contact lenses covered in lieu of frames and lenses.
Flexible Benefits Accounts
This plan allows employees to set-up pre-tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses for health or dependent care charges. The annual maximum amount for health reimbursement is $2,500. Dependent care is a separate $5,000 maximum. Amounts withheld are not subject to income tax, social security or Medicare.
Short Term Disability
STD insurance provides income protection in the event of short term disability. After 30 days of disability, participants receive 60% of their pay. This benefit is 100% Agency paid.
Long Term Disability
LTD insurance provides income protection in the event of an extended disability. After 90 days of disability, participants receive 60% of their pay. This benefit is 100% Agency paid. This benefit also provides full travel assistance, will preparation, and identity theft assistance.
Life and Accidental Death
Our Life and ADD policy provides a $50,000 life benefit. This benefit is 100% Agency paid. Additionally, spouses and children age 6 months-26 years have a life benefit of $2,000 per person.
Paid Time Off
Employees accrue paid time off into Paid Annual Leave (PAL) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB). Accrual rates are dependent upon regularly scheduled hours beginning the first full pay period worked. PAL is used for holidays, vacation and the first three days of an illness. EIB is used for illnesses extending beyond three days or hospitalization.
Employee Assistance Program
Catholic Charities provides free help to all our employees, their spouses and dependent children through an Employee Assistance Program provided by CIGNA. Services include unlimited phone sessions and three face-to-face meetings with a counselor.
403(b) Retirement Plan
The Agency offers a 403(b) retirement plan. Employees are eligible to begin contributing immediately upon hire, and can contribute up to an annual maximum determined by the IRS (indexed annually). The 2014 maximum is $17,500 plus an additional $5,500 catch-up for employees who are 50 or over. The plan offers a variety of funds through MassMutual. After one year of employment, Catholic Charities will automatically contribute 5% of your pay. This contribution vests over 5 years. Additionally Catholic Charities will match 50% of an employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 2%. This contribution is 100% vested after 3 years. Employees can rollover funds from other 403(b) or 401(k) accounts.
Public Service Credit Union
Employees and their family members are eligible for membership at Public Service Credit Union. PSCU provides a full menu of financial services and have numerous locations throughout metro Denver, plus free ATM access throughout Colorado and nationwide.
Regis University Discount
Employees receive a 10% discount off tuition for any of Regis’ undergraduate or graduate classes, including degree and/or certificate programs. Many programs are designed specifically for adult learners and include accelerated sessions, evening or weekend classes, and on-campus, online and directed study options.
Mt. Olivet Mortuary and Cemetery
Employees receive a 30% discount on both pre-need and at-need services at Mt. Olivet Mortuary and Cemetery.
*The benefits outlined in this summary are not all-inclusive and are subject to change without notice. In the event the information in this summary conflicts with plan documents, the plan documents will govern.
Please note:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
