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

Job Details

Job Location:

Rec Center - Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.50 Hourly

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.

Licensed Preschool Specialist

• 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.
• Administer prescription and/or over-the-counter medications based on authorized documentation from physician.
• Prepare curriculum plans, program materials, equipment and other necessary items.
• Maintain 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

• 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 activities and purchase supplies/equipment needed.
• Provide a safe and fun environment in which patrons, as well as parents, feel comfortable; provide corrective action as needed; actively participate in activities attached to program/class.
• Ability to lead and/or assist in a variety of general interest programs including but not limited to parent/tot classes, cooking classes, arts/crafts classes, youth events, and summer camp programs.
• Implement new general interest programs that align with your passions and experience.
• Ability to work in the licensed camp program the department offers during winter and summer camp seasons as a licensed specialist. For this role, the candidate must possess basic swimming skills and be comfortable supervising and participating in water-related activities.
• This position also acts as a Mandatory Reporter and report suspected abuse or neglect.

Administrative & Other Duties

• Attends scheduled staff meetings, supervisory sessions, trainings and conferences.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the department's Rec Trac registration software, for the purpose of managing program registrations, printing rosters, and accessing household information for communications.
• Monitor and purchase supplies as needed.
• Ensure all possible safety measures are observed; taking proper care of equipment, conducting regular inspections of program sites, providing adequate training for staff in safety procedures.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of state licensing policies and ensure complete compliance with our licensed program operations.
• Exercise supervision of various levels of part-time team members.
• Other duties assigned as appropriate by the position.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field such as Child Development, Child Psychology, Family Studies, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in…