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Description
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Child Care Attendant
OUR PURPOSE
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
A Child Care Attendant at Catholic Charities:
Develops positive relationships with parents and families of each child
Plans and implements activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)
Assists in the coordination of activities with other staff
Ensures that the classroom is safe, clean and orderly
Assists in the organization and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment
Participates in the preparation, setup, serving and clean-up of meals and snacks
Provides crisis intervention including, but not limited to, child abuse reporting
Ensures safe environment by following safety rules
Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics
Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect
Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery
Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information
Regular and predictable attendance
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 6 months' experience working with children under 12 years of age in a group setting
Conflict resolution skills a plus, but not required
Ability to interact well with children from birth to 12 years old
Effective interpersonal communication skills with children, parents and co-workers
Ability to remember schedules, programs, policies, and other details
Ability to remain calm, and calm others, in an emergency and/or confrontational situation
Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population
Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Shelter staff and with a diverse client base
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or equivalent GED
Courses in Early Childhood education preferred but not required
Experience leading fun play, physical and reality-based activities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $20.00 per/ hour/ $1 bilingual differential/ Full Time.
Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their
career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety.
Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed
Care; and many more.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding
environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
Shift is Full Time
Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid
holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application
online at ccdenver.org/careers.
We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace
Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all
local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions
involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are
deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful
discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not
be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training.
EEO/AA
