The Child Care Attendant works with infants and toddlers and assists the lead teachers in providing quality childcare to each child in the program.

Essential Job Functions
•    Take care of groups of children in a safe environment, give them opportunities to learn by play, keep them happy and safe
•    Maintain knowledge of each child’s location at all times during the day
•    Able to work with a group of children independently
•    Change diapers, clean up after children, prepare and serve snacks and lunches
•    Give them time outside to play 
•    Must be patient and able to give special attention to unhappy children
•    Must be able to move quickly to prevent a child from possible injury
•    Take direction and feedback while working effectively with a team of teachers 
•    Know the different developmental stages of each age group
 

•    Must be 18 years old or older
•    Degree or related field required or extensive documented experience in working with children ages 3 and under required; guidelines outlined in Colorado State Licensing   
•    Preschool, day camp, babysitting and/or childcare experience required
•    Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

A physical assessment (Work Ready) is required for certain positions.
Skiing or Snowboarding is required for certain positions.