BASE Aide

Job Description

Job Description

This position will start January 1, 2027

Job Summary:
Child Care Innovations (CCI) BASE Aide is responsible for assisting the Site Director in the daily care and supervision of the children.  This position is responsible for planning and implementing activities, providing direct supervision of children, fostering professional relationships with the school personnel, and reports for the program.  This position is also responsible for complying with all licensing requirements and regulations as stated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for the daily program.

Primary Duties:

• Ensure the program is in compliance with BASE policies by completing the following:
  • Complete assigned tasks and implement planned activities
  • Set up and prepare environment prior to children arriving
  • Prepare and serve nutritious snacks according to the health department regulations
  • Complete the closing checklist and leave the school space and BASE supplies clean
  • Travel to other sites to help with staffing needs
• Maintains a safe environment by:
  • Monitoring and reporting individuals that enter the building
  • Under the direct support of the Site Director or a Program Leader, interact, supervise, and support children to ensure their safety.  Address children's behaviors that pose a risk to the 3 safes implemented in the BASE program.
  • Ensure program rooms and play areas are maintained, cleaned and orderly.
  • Assess that all materials are safe and in good repair for use of children in the program by inspecting and sanitizing materials and equipment.
• Develop and actively maintain positive communication and relationships with families, children, school personnel, administrative staff, and other community partners.  Document any incidents and/or injuries that occur during program hours.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and annual BASE staff trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned to support objectives of increasing access to high-quality early childhood services.  This includes, but is not limited to, participation in meetings, outreach events, and general support of operations.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:  1st aid/CPR certification, Universal Precautions Certification, 455 hours of experience with school-age children.
Preferred qualifications:  College credits in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or Social Services, Medication Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Verbal and written communication skills include the ability to give and receive information accurately and present information to individuals.