Childcare Attendant

This position will remain open continuously until filled. The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plays, interacts with and supervises play activities of children. Ensures the safety of the children during play activitiesChecks children in and out of the facility to the proper guardianDetermines applicability of grace period and appropriate charges for care. Collects paymentCleans the classroom and disinfects toys and other frequently handled objectsPerforms other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: High School Diploma or GED Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age Experience: Experience in childcare and customer service preferred Licenses And/or Certifications Required CPR and First Aid Certifications are required; or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (which can be obtained at the Recreation Center) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Skill in performing CPR and First AidSkill in caring for children and responding to their needsAbility to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established Town policies and proceduresAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, supervisor and coworkers Physical Demands Physical ability to lift and hold childrenPhysical ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs.Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standingOccasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawlFrequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipmentVision for reading, recording and interpreting informationSpeech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment Equipment Used This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment. The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.