Temporary Childcare Program Aide

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)

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.)

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 Aide facilitates after‑school and summer day camp programming for school‑aged children, assists with setting up and breaking down daily activities, enforces rules, maintains state licensing standards, communicates with parents/guardians, and cleans. The Program Director assigns daily responsibilities based on the program’s needs and the Aide's strengths.

The Aide assists the childcare director, the childcare lead, and the corps officers of the Broomfield Corps in their summer day camp and after school programs. The role requires training and screening to meet Colorado state licensing standards before starting the programs. During the childcare programs, the Aide helps schedule activities, lunch, snacks, games, field trips, enforce rules, and supervise children. The position is scheduled from morning to afternoon during summer (all‑day) and has an afternoon schedule during the school year.

• 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 in leading a group of school‑aged children.
• Facilitate activities including group games, arts and 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 list and verifying parent/guardian identification.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, providing information about plans for the following day.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Perform set up and clean up for the day (sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms).
• Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment; computer proficient, effective in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish desirable), including spelling and grammar.
• Maintain a cheerful attitude under stress and in helping “negative” people.
• Willingness to work as a team player in a staff environment.
• 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.
• Support The Salvation Army’s mission; reflect and model high standards of the organization.

• Driving: employee must be 21 years old and possess a valid in‑state driver’s license; MVR will be processed annually.
• Background check: continued employment contingent upon a biennial background check processed per The Salvation Army policies.
• Physical: ability to maneuver, remain stationary, grasp, push, pull, reach overhead, lift 25 lbs, use computer, operate phone, understand written information; qualified individuals may request accommodations.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation. Requests for modification will be considered if reasonable and not undue hardship.