Preschool Aid (PT)

Under general supervision, this position assists inproviding a safe, educationaland positive learning environment for participants of the State Licensed Large Center Preschool program.Â

• This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies*
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Assists in maintaining a safe, educational and positive learning environment for participants.
• Assists in guiding and supervising program participants through daily activities and lesson plans.
• Assists with the set-up, tear-down, and clean-up of daily activities and programs.
• Complies with all Departmental and Town policies and regulations as well as requirements for licensing by the State of Colorado.
• Assists in the set-up, tear-down, and clean-up of daily activities and programs.
• Assists in inventory management.
• Utilizes effective written and oral communication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff, management, and the public in a positive and professional manner. Â
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Â
  
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.Â

Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certifications within thirty (30) days of hire.

The Town of Parker Fieldhouse Large Center Preschool program is licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. As a condition of employment, candidates for this position must meet criteria established by Section 7.702.45 (P.50) of the Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers that provide less than 24-hour care, as they are provided now or amended hereafter.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in operating a licensed child-care facility.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices.Â
• Skill in the supervision of preschool-aged children.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Â
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action using problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.Â
• Ability to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education/training annually.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background, including but not limited to CBI/FBI criminal record check, Department of Social Services Central Registry check, and a drug screen.
  
  

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of general office equipment and early childhood education center inventory.Â

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasionalreaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision.Â

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Full pay range is: Â $16.00/hr. Â - $20.27/hr.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.