Temporary Childcare Program Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Temporary Childcare Program Aide

FLSA Status : Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Corp Officer

Schedule: 25 Hours/ Week
M-F (1:30 PM to 5:30 PM)

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay : $18.00/ hour

Closing Date: 11/20/2025

Benefits : Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

OVERVIEW: The Childcare Program Aide oversees and cares for approximately 30 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential to this position's duties. The Childcare Program Aide facilitates after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. This includes the Program Aide assisting with facilitating after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. They also help with the daily operations of after-school and summer day camps. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents/guardians, and cleaning. The Program Director will assign the Program Aide's daily responsibilities based on the program's needs and the Program Aide's strengths.

SPECIFICS: The specifics of this position are to assist the childcare director, the childcare lead, and the corps officers of the Broomfield Corps in their summer day camp and afterschool programs. In this position, you will start by training and screening to meet the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements. Meeting the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements will be completed after starting the childcare programs. During the childcare programs, you will assist the childcare director in the schedule of activities, lunch, snacks, games, field trips, the enforcement of rules, and the supervision of the school-aged children. This position will be scheduled from morning to afternoon during the summer, as the program will be all-day. During the school year, it will be an afternoon schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is required to be a mandatory reporter.
• Be a positive role model for school-aged children.
• Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director and or Program Leader in implementing activities.
• Assist the Program Director or Program Leader in leading a group of school-aged children.
• Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts n’ crafts, STEM, and active play.
• Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior.
• Maintain an environment where all children feel safe.
• Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and ouch reports as needed.
• Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.
• Communicate with parents/guardians. Including but not limited to providing information about plans for the following day and giving insight into their child’s day.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Perform set up and clean up for the day. Including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience, Skills, Qualities, Requirements

• Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment. Computer proficient, effective in the use and implementation of Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel

• Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish is also desirable), including spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to maintain a cheerful attitude under periods of stress and in helping “negative” people.
• Willingness to work as a “team player” in the staff environment. A desire to work in partnership with staff in an upbeat manner for the good of the whole office.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, capable of organizing and completing duties with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of The Salvation Army practices and organization is desirable.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Experience working with school-aged children (5-12 years old) is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to pass required background checks, criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, and sex offender registry checks.
• Prefer Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Must be willing and able to complete state licensing and The Salvation Army training.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Requirements

• Driving

If the position requires driving:

• The employee must be 21 years old at minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver’s license
• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

• Background Check
  • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Physical
  • Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.