Temporary Childcare Program Aide
Main Salvation ArmyBroomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted November 13, 2025
36000 - 36000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Salvation Army is the United States’ largest direct provider of social services, operating nearly 7,000 centers nationwide to serve communities with food, shelter, and emergency relief. Its mission blends faith‑based compassion with practical assistance, offering programs that address poverty, addiction, family support, and youth development while maintaining a commitment to nondiscrimination. The organization’s expansive reach and integrated approach—combining rehabilitation, after‑school initiatives, and disaster response—enable it to deliver comprehensive care across every zip code. As a global evangelical movement, it leverages a strong community network and a values‑driven culture to empower volunteers and staff to make a lasting impact.
Job Description
The Childcare Program Aide oversees and cares for approximately 30 children in a childcare environment. The Program Aide assists with facilitating after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children.
Requirements
- Be a positive role model for school-aged children.
- Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
- Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts n’ crafts, STEM, and active play.
- Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior.
- Maintain an environment where all children feel safe.
- Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and ouch reports as needed.
- Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification.
- Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.
- Communicate with parents/guardians. Including but not limited to providing information about plans for the following day and giving insight into their child’s day.
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
- Perform set up and clean up for the day. Including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
