Program Aid - After School Childcare

Position: Program Aid - After School Childcare

Rate: $15.75/hour

Application Deadline: on-going/continuous

If you are looking for a fun after-school job and to gain experience working with children, you might be just who we are looking for! Program Aids help provide a safe and exciting program for our after school students. This is an entry-level position that assists with implementing all after school activities. This position is a part-time position running from 2:15/2:30pm-6:00 pm during regular school days. During extended school breaks (Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, etc.) program hours are from 6:45am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

This position is ideal for high school or college students looking for experience working with children. If you are at least 16 years old, apply now! You do NOT need experience. We will train you on everything so you feel 100% comfortable engaging with the children.

Positions are available at the following After-School Locations: Collegiate Academy, Columbine Hills Elementary, Dutch Creek Elementary, Governor’s Ranch Elementary, Normandy Elementary, The Ridge Recreation Center, Stony Creek Elementary, Ute Meadows Elementary, Westridge Elementary.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily supervision of children ages 5-12.
• Assist with activities such as arts, science, building and dramatic play in a classroom setting or gross motor games in the gym or outside.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Be able to obtain all trainings required to work in a licensed childcare environment (such as CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter Training).
• Pass a TRAILS and FBI fingerprint background check.

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on childcare and other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About us

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.