Child Care Paraprofessional

id='p10555_'>Child Care Paraprofessional JobID: 10555

Position Type:

Child Care - Before & After School Program

Date Posted:

8/21/2026

Location:

Thimmig Elementary

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

09/05/2026

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DESCRIPTION: Care for kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Before/After School and BOOST Child Care program, including developing and conducting activities, supervising students, and collecting fees. Ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment for children.

SALARY: Classified Grade H, starting at $18.58 depending on recent relevant experience. Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm. Not eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise students, ensuring a safe, healthy, and secure environment.
• Assist in planning and preparing materials for daily activities.
• Assist children with homework.
• Prepare and clean-up after snacks. Ensure good hygiene is followed during snack time.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for children by cleaning the facility, sanitizing surfaces, and putting toys and games away.
• Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss issues and concerns about children and to get updates regarding changes within the District.
• Receive tuition payments from parents when necessary. In addition, handout and receive registration materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required within 1 month after hire.
• 15 clock hours of Child Care training required annually.
• Operating knowledge of computer and copy machine preferred.
• Operating knowledge of die cut machine, VCR/TV, paper cutter, hole puncher, microwave, coffeepot, hot plate, and iron required within 1 month after hire.
• Communication, basic writing, interpersonal, basic reading, behavior management, and child care skills.
• Ability to deal, empathize, and have patience with children and children with special needs.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working with children.

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