Recreation Specialist - Licensed Preschool Teacher​/Head Childcare Attendant​/General Programs

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The role includes instructing preschoolers enrolled in our state-licensed preschool program and leading our children’s pavilion team as the Head Childcare Attendant. In addition, this position is responsible for leading and instructing a wide range of classes and programs in general programs. These could include, but are not limited to, Sun Camp, and leisure and enrichment programs catering to various age groups such as parent/tot, preschool, and youth.

Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting.

CORE VALUES:
The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:

Accountability:
Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community

Change:
Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Teamwork:
Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals.

Integrity:
Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization.

Opportunity:
Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best practices, and seek challenges to advance the City.

NOW!:
Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community – NOW!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Licensed Preschool Specialist Little Learners is a licensed preschool program that operates at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Monday
- Thursday from 1:00-4:00pm throughout the school year and summer. Below is a list of duties that are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Implement an early childhood education program to children ages 3 to 5 years of age.

Thorough understanding of state-licensing guidelines and ability to adhere and abide by all licensing rules and policies.

Administers prescription and/or over the counter medications based on authorized documentation from physician.

Prepares curriculum plans, program materials, equipment and other necessary items.

Maintains a variety of records, including registrations, reservations, permission slips, purchasing, accidents, vandalism, medical records, and other sensitive documents.

Communicate with parents, co-workers, and supervisor in a timely and professional manner.

Act as a Mandatory Reporter and report suspected abuse or neglect.

Head Childcare Attendant The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center provides a drop-in childcare facility that is open 6 days a week at various hours and is staffed by a team of Child Care Attendants and a Head Child Care Attendant. Below is a list of duties that are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Responsible for providing a safe and fun environment for children utilizing the Children’s Pavilion, primarily supervising the activities of young children, assisting the supervisor, and giving oversight to assigned staff.

Develop positive relations with customers; communicate recreation programs information to participants and parents.

Responsible for the enforcement of all childcare policies, as well as general building policies.

Responsible for overseeing the activities of assigned personnel to include instructions and daily direction; scheduling and assigning work to employees; providing direction to improve performance as required; providing input to the supervisor regarding employee actions; assist in the recruitment of subordinates; assist in training staff.

General Programs Plan and implement classes, activities, specialty classes, events as assigned for participants; develop lesson plans for…