Child Care Program Leader - Summer Program

Child Care Program Leader - Summer Program

JobID: 10123 Position Type: Child Care - Before & After School Program/Summer Child Care Program Date Posted: 3/18/2026 Location: West Ridge Elementary Closing Date: 04/01/2026

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DESCRIPTION: Supervise students between the ages of 5 years and 12 years in a full day summer program, including maintaining daily records of attendance; preparing, planning, and implementing materials for small and large group activities; discussing issues with parents as appropriate, supervising field trips, including swimming.

Multiple position available at West Ridge and Brantner.

SALARY: Classified Grade J, $19.83 - $24.47 per hour to start, depending on recent relevant experience. 7 hour shifts will be scheduled M-F between 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Must commit to all 10 weeks of the program from June 8th-August 14th, 2026. Not eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise children and ensure that the environment is safe, healthy and secure for the children and staff.
• Plan and prepare appropriate materials for daily activities, as well as organize craft projects, game playing, and assist children with homework.
• Prepare and clean-up after snack. Ensure that good hygiene is followed during snack time.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for children by cleaning the facility, sanitizing surfaces, putting toys and games away.
• Maintain daily records of attendance and know where children are at all times.
• Staff are required to be in the pool with children during swimmer trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR, First Aid and Universal precautions certifications required within one month of hire.
• Medication Administration and delegation training must also be acquired within 1 month after hire.
• 15 hours of child care training within the 12 months.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• 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:

• 3 months of full time satisfactory and verifiable experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job, manage multiple priorities, manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, ability to diffuse and mange volatile and stressful situation.
• Some personal computer, keyboarding, word processing and telephone skills required.

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