- Salary
- $20 – $26/hr
- Location
- Golden, CO, CO, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Child Watch position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.
Leads recreational activities for the children in child care facility.
Maintains cleanliness of room and organization of materials and equipment during the assigned shifts.
Makes recommendations for purchasing supplies and equipment.
Follows and enforces all department policies, rules and regulations while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.
Maintains accurate records of the number of children in their care and collects payment receipts, tracks punchcards and ensures accountability of the program.
Handles and reports to the Recreation Manager any problems, concerns or emergencies that arise during the shifts.
Responsible for securing a substitute when unable to work assigned shift.
Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum age 16 years. One to three months related experience or training with small children in such areas as day care, scouts, sports and/or babysitting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
First Aid, and CPR for infant, child and adult certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent customer service and child care skills are imperative. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and participants.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to exercise appropriate supervision and direction to children in an unstructured setting. Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
Toys, crayons, pencils, paper, and books.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.