Childcare Attendant

City of Boulder • Boulder, CO

2d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of child care tasks at the North Boulder Recreation Center and East Boulder Community Center and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Interest, desire, ability, and commitment to provide excellent customer service in person and over the telephone .
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse people in an organizational context .
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public .
• Demonstrated organizational skills including attention to detail .
• Effective verbal and written skills .
• Ability to give instructions and to monitor the work of employees .
• Physical ability to participate in play activities .
• Upper body strength to lift children and carry supplies and equipment .
• Ability to ensure all practical safety measures are observed for children aged six months through five years .
• Able to be energetic and sensitive to the needs of the children and parents we serve .
• Basic math & problem-solving skills.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history
• Previous experience working with children, 6 months to 5 years or Kindergarten.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years of experience working with children, 6 months to 5 years or Kindergarten.
• Previous experience working in a recreation center and drop-in based child care program .
• Knowledge of child care policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment.
• Certified in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid , and/or Babysitt ing .

Responsibilities

• Interacts with children from 6 months to 5 years or Kindergarten by reading, playing, and conducting creative art activities.
• Cleans and disinfects the childcare equipment and room.
• Reports any problems and accidents in a timely manner .
• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or players, and/or customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees