Preschool Activity Aide

About the Role

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, and exceptional public service. We encourage creativity and innovation and welcome those who share these values.

Responsibilities

• Assists Preschool Instructors with planning the preschool program
• Instructs and supervises children during activities; provides appropriate discipline and guidance as needed
• Ensures safety practices and administers First Aid and performs CPR if necessary
• Assists Preschool Instructors with all activities and responsibilities, including set-up and cleanup
• Communicates daily with parents during pick-up and drop-off
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High School graduate or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are required
• Must meet Teacher Assistant qualification per the State of Colorado licensing requirements
• At least six (6) months of youth aide or activity aide experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in child care and customer service preferred
• Must satisfactorily complete a central registry and criminal background check prior to commencing employment

Skills

• Ability to effectively convey information to students
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to physically withstand exposure to varying weather conditions, chemicals, warm temperatures, and other conditions found in pool areas
• Knowledge of and ability to physically perform and demonstrate various rescue techniques, life-saving procedures, and water safety instruction
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and advisory data to problem resolution

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform CPR and first aid
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer, office equipment, classroom equipment, and other teaching instruments
• Vision for reading, interpreting, and presenting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees, citizens, and classroom participants

Work Environment

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Used

This position may require the use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employment.