Campus Child Care Specialist

Job Description: Primary Responsibility Under the direction of a designated campus leader, the Campus Child Care Specialist is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children during designed hours on campus. This role supports the colleges’ commitment to family-friendly policies and helps ensure that parents can participate fully in academic responsibilities. The Childcare Specialist is responsible for scheduling and overseeing the childcare assistants. The position is and responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contract agencies and CMC policies. The Childcare Specialist works collegially with parents and other staff and faculty members of CMC. For the lead role is responsible for the coordination of childcare services and scheduling offerings during schedule hours for students while they are on campus for classes or other required activities. *This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s work week. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday. The work hours for this position will be primarily evenings and approximately 10-15 hours per week, days and times may vary. Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include high school or GED with a combination of six months of equivalent education/training and childcare experience or associate’s degree in early childhood education, or related field, and some related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Demonstrated experience working with the needs and concerns of college student parents who have childcare requirements. First aid and CPR certification are preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire. Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Position requires a responsible, kind and dedicated individual to provide quality caring and enrichment activities for children ages three through twelve. Position must be adept in understanding staffing and turnover within Early Childhood education so to ensure consistency and quality of staff. Exhibit exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. Organize and prioritize work while exercising flexibility, teamwork, and humor. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. The hiring pay rate is $ 25.95 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. Please have all application material submitted by end of business on June 19, 2026. Minimum Qualifications: Essential Duties Develops weekly plans and implements age-appropriate lessons. Serve as an information resource to students, staff, and faculty regarding the available quality child care, interview clients for special child care requirements. Provides and ensures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children. On an on-going basis, plans, evaluates and improves the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom. Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents, caregivers, and supervisor. Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation. Schedules and organizes support staff. Conducts supervision of the teacher assistants. Management, Oversight, Planning and Communication Ensures that teacher assistants are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received. Completes daily snack preparations. Records accurate attendance records. Maintains up-to-date emergency forms. Records accurate drop-off and pick-up information. Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline. Other duties as assigned. Supervision Received The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times. Supervisory Responsibility Position has no supervisory responsibility. Special Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Working Conditions This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations. Need help applying? Link to Application Instructions Colorado Mountain College aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation. CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access, Dual Mission, Hispanic Serving Institution offering more than 130 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities. Over 12,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students. The college welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. It is an institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities. Campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are “traditional” residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 – 2,000 students. The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. 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