Part Time - Child Care Lead - Elementary Program

Description / Position Overview

PART TIME - Child Care Lead - Elementary Program

The purpose of this position is to support the City's childcare programs by developing and implementing a safe, recreational, and educational-based program appropriate for the developmental needs of children. This position works directly with children, guardians, and program staff daily to track and evaluate the progress of the program.

This is a .75 (30 hours per week) part-time grant-funded position with benefits. Normal work schedule will be: after school hours Monday through Friday 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; before school hours Monday 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and Tuesday through Friday 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The non-school day schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Typically, this position will require a minimum of 30 hours each week with the opportunity to work extra hours. Additional hours may be scheduled as needs arise. 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.

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Lead and participate in a variety of age and developmentally-appropriate programs.

• Ensure the site complies with all licensing requirements by creating and communicating safety guidelines for staff and participants.

• Assist in selecting, training, and motivating assigned personnel, seasonal workers, and volunteers; and provide or coordinate staff training.

• Administer first aid if necessary.

• Create monthly calendars, communications, and newsletters to distribute to guardians, staff, and school personnel.

• Maintain daily records of program and participant behavior by conducting the participant check-in process.

• Purchase necessary program supplies and track expenditures.

• Attend any on-site audits or required department meetings.

Successful candidates will have

• High school diploma or GED

• Have three years (5,460 hours) of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with school-age children

• 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

• Possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, First Aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certifications

Education and Experience Equivalency: One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience

Ideal candidates will also have

• Be bilingual in Spanish

• Experience working in a licensed school-age childcare environment

Additional Information

The job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background check, fingerprinting, and other pre-employment assessments.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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