What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME - Child Care Worker - Elementary Program position at City of Colorado Springs?
**There are multiple vacancies for this position
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeks Child Care Workers for the Elementary Before and After School Program (grades K through 5) who are energetic, positive, and excellent role models for participants and volunteers. You will assist in planning, preparing, and leading activities such as art, music, sports, games, and field trips for children ages 5 through 11 in accordance with the Colorado Department of Human Services licensing regulations and Recreation Services Program Standards.
Schedule (may vary within the time ranges below) will follow the Harrison School District #2 calendar:
This is a grant-funded position with funding through June 2025 and the possibility of an extension.
Multiple positions are available across six Before & After School sites.
Essential Job Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
PART-TIME - Child Care Worker - Elementary Program
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeks Child Care Workers for the Elementary Before and After School Program (grades K through 5) who are energetic, positive, and excellent role models for participants and volunteers. You will assist in planning, preparing, and leading activities such as art, music, sports, games, and field trips for children ages 5 through 11 in accordance with the Colorado Department of Human Services licensing regulations and Recreation Services Program Standards.
Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all background checks required by the State of Colorado including fingerprinting, Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check (Trails), among other pre-employment assessments.
Schedule (may vary within the time ranges below) will follow the Harrison School District #2 calendar:
- Before school hours
- Monday (school delayed start): 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- Tuesday through Friday 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- After school hours
- Monday-Friday 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The standard break camp (non-school day) schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Additional hours may be scheduled based on operational needs.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job.This is a grant-funded position with funding through June 2025 and the possibility of an extension.
Multiple positions are available across six Before & After School sites.
Essential Job Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Assist with planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of age and ability-appropriate programs; ensure the quality of all programs
- Positively interact with children; actively participate in all program areas
- Observe and record children's behavior following Behavior Management Guidelines
- Maintain open communication with Director and coworkers regarding program and participants
- Comply with facility setup/takedown procedures returning program space as it was received
- Help implement activities for special events
- Develop and maintain good public relations with parents/caregivers and staff
- Assist in providing information to parents/caregivers and children
- Comply with pertinent City and divisional policies and procedures as well as State Licensing Guidelines
- Report accidents and behavioral concerns to the Site Director or supervising Recreation Assistant
- Assist the Site Director with the accurate and timely completion of accident, program, and administrative reports
- Actively participate in staff meetings and trainings
- Attend all trainings and complete State Licensing certifications as required
- Knowledge of child developmental stages and positive behavior management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to prioritize, think, and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent leadership skills
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Be bilingual in Spanish
- Have three months (460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with school-age children
- Possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certifications
- Experience working in a licensed school-age childcare environment
This position requires the ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 20-25 pounds occasionally. The ability to actively participate with youth during program activities, swimming, and field trips is also required.
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
Salary : $20 - $24
