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Job Title: Childcare Program Aide-Seasonal FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt (24 hours/ week) Reports to: Childcare Program Director & Corps Officers Supervises: N/A Rate of Pay: $17/hour Closing Date: 11/11/2024 Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt , seasonal employees are eligible for following: Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours Function OVERVIEW: The Childcare Program Aide oversees and cares for approximately 25 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential to the duties of this position. The Childcare Program Aide facilitates after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. This includes The Program Aide assisting with facilitating after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. They also assist with the daily operations of after-school and summer day camps. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents/guardians, and cleaning. The Program Director will assign the Program Aide daily responsibilities depending on the program's needs and strength of the Program Aide. SPECIFICS: The specifics of this position are to assist the childcare director, childcare lead, and the corps officers of the Broomfield Corps in their summer day camp program and afterschool program. In this position, you will start by training and screening to meet the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements. Meeting the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements will be completed before starting the childcare programs. During the childcare programs, you will assist the childcare director in the schedule of activities, lunch, snacks, games, field trips, enforcement of rules, and supervision of the school-aged children. This position will be scheduled from morning to afternoon during the summer as it will be an all-day program. During the school year, it will be an afternoon sch Duties and Responsibilities

This position is required to be a mandatory reporter. Be a positive role model for school-aged children. Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures. Assist the Director and or Program Leader in implementing activities. Assist the Program Director or Program Leader in leading a group of school-aged children. Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts n' crafts, STEM, and active play. Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior. Maintain an environment where all children feel safe. Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and ouch reports as needed. Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification. Maintain confidentiality of all participant files. Communicate with parents/guardians. Including but not limited to providing information about plans for the following day and giving insight into their child's day. Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up. Perform set up and clean up for the day. Including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms. Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director. Performs other duties as required. Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications GENERAL The incumbent must be - Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and can motivate others. Mature and able to work with key employees and supervisory staff, working under minimum supervision. Able to take initiative. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confid ntiality Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems. Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects Demonstrate a strong "team player" attitude and a passion for those served. QUALIFICATIONS Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment. Computer proficient, effective in the use and implementation of Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish is also desirable), including spelling and grammar skills. Ability to maintain a cheerful attitude under periods of stress and in helping "negative" people. Willingness to work as a "team player" in the staff environment. A desire to work in partnership with staff in an upbeat manner for the good of the whole office. Well-organized, self-motivated, capable of organizing and completing duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge of The Salvation Army practices and organization desirable. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience working with school-aged children (5-12 years old) is preferred. Must be willing and able to pass required background checks, criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, and sex offender registry checks. Prefer Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Must be willing and able to complete state licensing and The Salvation Army training.