PT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AIDE

SEASONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AIDE

HIRING RANGE: $16.50 - $18.50 PER HOUR

About the Position:
Join the growing population of the City of Grand Junction as an Early Childhood Education Aide at the City's Child Care Facility. We are looking for a dedicated, creative, hard-working person to join our team members who share the passion for educating our young children. Under the supervision of the Child Care Facility Director and guidance of the Early Childhood Education Teacher, supervise and provide oversight of the childcare facility classroom while adhering to childcare standards and regulations; assist with the planning and implementation of daily classroom lesson plans; ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment for children; communicate with parents/guardians and facility staff to improve children’s experience and learning objectives.

What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce.  Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.   

The City of Grand Junction is excited to have our Child Care Facility open and meeting the needs of our City's employees and families. Due to the variety of schedules our employees work, the operational hours will be Monday – Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Members of the Child Care Facility faculty and staff will be united by a passion to ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment. This innovative facility will focus on creating a world of learning, joy, and adventure for the children and employees of the City of Grand Junction.

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. We welcome new employees who share and embody our Core Values.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the implementation of age-appropriate curricula and services for children six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age to provide a safe and effective learning environment; define and communicate appropriate limits and boundaries for students; conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children; ensure smooth transitions between activities. 
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of classroom and facility equipment; Organize classroom materials, clean and sanitize all surfaces and floors, launder bedding and linens, ensure the classroom is safe and in a good standing condition. 
• Enforce and monitor childcare compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and safety regulations related to the Office of Early Childhood; communicate and enforce all City, department, and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with Early Childhood Education Teachers, parents, guardians, and caregivers; collaborate with children’s families to facilitate participation and address behavioral or learning concerns.
• Serve as a liaison to Early Childhood Education Teachers, supervisory staff, employees, the general public, childcare families, advisory groups, and other groups; attend all assigned trainings, meetings, and special committees; represent the childcare facility and provide professional guidance related to childcare programming as needed. 
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning the childcare facility and program effectiveness; manage records for registrations and fees collected; maintain and file accident reports; prepare usage reports, as required. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. 

What We Are Looking For: 

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination. 
• Be willing to attend all required trainings and certifications to obtain the ability to work in a childcare setting as required by the State of Colorado.  
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area: 
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. 

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512. 

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals—earned time off to use as needed. 

Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team. 

The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.