Childcare Attendant - Part Time

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Attendant provides quality supervision of children and excellent customer service while promoting a safe and engaging childcare environment for guests of the Chilson Recreation Center. This is a year-round position requiring availability for a regular schedule throughout the year. The role involves varied hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. The listed pay range is $15.16–$18.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The position is part-time and non-benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years old at the time of hire.
• One year of previous experience performing similar childcare services and customer service duties is required, including substantial public contact and customer relations in a fast-paced environment.
• Must currently possess, or successfully complete provided CPR and First Aid training within 60 days of hire and before working with children.
• General working knowledge of childcare operations.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact positively with young children in a busy environment.
• Good judgment, patience, and decision-making skills when handling difficult situations involving childcare guests.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with parents, children, and co-workers.
• Frequent light to moderate physical effort, including standing or walking, repetitive tasks with arms and hands, and handling light objects and hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort, including working from ladders in awkward positions, handling objects weighing 25–50 pounds, and using medium-weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to predictable or well-protected hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous childcare experience in a facility setting is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality experience for guests using the childcare program and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Receive and greet parents and children, answer questions about childcare guidelines, and explain registration.
• Enforce childcare and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including applicable Health Department procedures.
• Supervise and interact with children while promoting a safe and healthy environment.
• Attend to children's needs, including diapering and feeding infants.
• Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of the childcare room, equipment, and toys.
• Share Parks and Recreation program information, direct the public to appropriate locations, explain available opportunities and services, and provide general facility-use instructions.
• Inform guests of facility policies, observe facility use, and notify supervisors of improper use of facilities or equipment.
• Resolve administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures through positive interaction with Youth Programming and the public.
• Cross-train in other areas as required, assist with special events as needed, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Employee-funded 457 retirement plan.
• Medical leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.
• Competitive benefits program, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance are described as employee offerings; this position is identified as non-benefit eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed