Activity Assistant Preschool - Part Time

Assist in guiding preschool participants in early learning recreation programs, and assist in planning and coordinating age-appropriate lesson plans. The job requires a high school graduate or GED, and some experience planning, teaching and supervising large group activities is preferred.

Requirements

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation, and clean-up of fun, safe and age-appropriate activities on a daily basis.
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment on a regular basis to ensure safety of participants and communicate repair or replacement needs to supervisor.
• Assist with overall planning and coordinating of age-appropriate lesson plans and creation of new class descriptions for brochures.
• Keep current and accurate attendance records throughout programs.
• Assist with daily communication to parents regarding child’s experience in the program, behavior strategies, and needs for successful participation.
• Offer and instruct effective and age-appropriate conflict management and problem-solving strategies including positive reinforcement as needed.
• Attend and participate in all required staff trainings & meetings
• Respond calmly and appropriately in stressful, chaotic and emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Adhere to and implement all Chilson Center & City of Loveland policies and procedures
• May assist with drop-in childcare for guests of the Chilson Recreation Center.
• May assist in special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)