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Early Childhood Teacher Aide (Preschool) Part-Time
Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.
This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
$17.05 - $21.70 per hour
Are you passionate about working with children? We are seeking an energetic Early Childhood Teacher Aide! This position will assist with daily preparation and implementation of program activities and maintain an appropriate and safe recreational and learning environment for children. The Early Childhood Teacher Aide will work directly with children and parents on a daily basis and provide quality customer service.
Our Ideal Candidate
Possess a professional and welcoming demeanor. Will have knowledge of child care programming; recreation and its application; safety and emergency first-aid procedures; program management; and customer service principles. Will be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff. Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a variety of situations. Ability to work productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures. Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Minimum 480 hours of verifiable full time or equivalent part-time experience working with children in a similar setting with children of same age as position assignment. Must provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services upon hire. Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration or the ability to obtain such certifications upon hire. Complete fifteen (15) hours training annually. Satisfactory criminal background check including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment. Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire. Complete all necessary trainings that are required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood within thirty (30) days of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.
Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban
FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week) Paid sick leave Opportunities for training and promotion from within Flexible schedules To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.orgAbout Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.