Childcare Lead - Part Time

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provide quality supervision of children and excellent customer service while promoting a safe and engaging childcare environment for guests of the Chilson Recreation Center. Deliver support and leadership to part-time childcare attendants.

Weekly Shift Schedule: Shifts will vary based on class schedules and are based on the following hours of operation:

Memorial Day-Labor Day 8:45am-1:30pm Monday-Friday

Labor Day-Memorial Day 8:45am-1:30pm Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-7:00pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday

The salary range for this position is $15.16- $16.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for greeting parents, registering, and receiving children for childcare

• Proactively enforces childcare and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including all applicable procedures specified by the Health Department

• Works weekly designated shifts in the childcare room and subs for childcare attendants as needed

• Answers questions for both parents and staff

• Monitors activities, and interacts with children

• Maintains and compiles various records such as childcare usage report and assists with staff schedules

• Oversees general maintenance and cleaning of childcare equipment and toys, utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary

• Proactively assists with hiring, training, directing, and evaluating part-time childcare staff to ensure a quality, fun and safe environment

• Resolves administrative concerns through positive team interaction and involvement with Youth Programming Team, the public, and in accordance with policy and procedure

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:|

Provides varying levels of support to other areas of the recreation division as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Not directly responsible for supervision, but directs work of others in a lead capacity. Provides coaching and input to enhance performance of others.

Provides input to supervisory staff for evaluation purposes. Actively participates in recruiting processes and hiring decisions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

General working knowledge of recreation center childcare operations is required. Previous work experience supervising childcare in a similar setting is required (recreation center setting preferred). Must possess proven, excellent customer service skills, in a busy environment.

Must demonstrate good judgment, patience, and the ability to successfully handle difficult situations. Must be able to effectively and diplomatically communicate with parents and children, and be influential to co-workers. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Core competencies:

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Education and/or experience:

Two (2) years of previous work experience performing similar childcare duties required. One (1) year of previous work experience performing similar customer service and supervisory duties required. Prefer experience in recreation center setting.

Prefer training in customer service and childcare.

Licensure and/or certifications:

Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided CPR and First Aid training within 30 days of hire date and prior to working with children. Clearance from state and federal fingerprint and background checks is required. If applicable, additional provided trainings may be required (injury prevention, standard precautions, etc.).

Material and equipment directly used:

Computer, telephone, children's toys, television, DVD player, cleaning supplies, calculator, photocopier, two-way radio, personal protective equipment.

Working environment/physical activities:

This is a year-round position; must be willing and available to work a regular schedule on a year-round basis. Required to work varied hours, including mornings, evenings and some weekends and holidays.

Requires the ability to lift children weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds; also requires bending, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling and climbing to perform the essential functions of the job. Expected to change diapers, feed babies, change children's clothes and other care giving duties including exposure to associated cleaning materials. Will be exposed to noxious fumes from cleaning supplies. Performs the duties of a childcare lead and attendant during both peak periods when customer service activity is fast paced and intense or during relaxed periods.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement

• 457 employee funded plan

• Medical Leave

• Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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A comprehensive pre-employment criminal history background check, including criminal sex offender search and fingerprint check will be obtained in order to clear for initial and ongoing employment.