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Quality Support Team Aide - Children's Center
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Position Number: 5925491
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Quality Support Team Aide - Children's Center

Requisition Number: 61339
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 20-Jan-2025
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Job Summary

The Children's Center at CU Boulder invites applications for The Quality Support Team Aide position! This role provides a quality nurturing environment for a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. This position aids in supporting the assistant teachers, lead teachers and administrative staff. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and has a quality rating through Colorado Shines. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who aren't afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to support children in becoming independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners. We do this by allowing them to learn at their own pace and in ways that are best for them. By giving children good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves, we will make a difference throughout their lives. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Social Services.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Aides in supporting the assistant teachers, lead teachers and administrative staff in completing tasks directly and indirectly related to the care and education of children.Tasks fall under several main categories including snack/meal prep, naptime/laundry prep, cleaning/organizing of common areas, and classroom assistance. Under these categories tasks could include, but are not limited to:

Snack/meals-food preparation such as washing, chopping, lightly cooking and portioning food for family-style service followed by cleanup, dish washing, and storage of dishes.
Naptime-storing clean laundry, changing sheets weekly, setting up/putting away nap cots/mats. Assisting in classrooms during nap transitions.
Common areas-unpacking/putting away cleaning/food/office supplies. Keeping storage areas with classroom toys/art supplies clean and organized. Tidying staff lounge, office closet, and kitchen areas regularly.
Classroom assistance-checking in on classrooms for teacher bathroom breaks and supplies needed (responding to walkie talkie requests from classrooms). Providing one-on-one and small group assistance to children during busy times/transitions and covering for teachers' lunch breaks.

Health and Safety:

Aides in providing a safe environment by inspecting and communicating to the assistant teacher, lead teacher or the director the condition of indoor/outdoor materials and equipment. Aids in teaching safety precautions to classroom children, adheres to childcare rules and regulations, selects appropriate materials to facilitate developmentally appropriate activities, maintains health standards following procedures for food preparation, nap time, and diapering. Remains current on required licensing certifications.

Child Supervision:

Under the guidance of the assistant and lead teachers, supervises and interacts with children in the classrooms of children ages 6 weeks - 5 years using appropriate guidance techniques. Aides in implementing developmentally appropriate activities such as music, art, math, language, science, movement, dramatic play, and group activities tailored to meet children's individual needs. Provides time regularly to classroom teachers to allow for planning time, meetings, breaks, vacations, illness and other tasks away from the classroom.

Communication:

Maintains channels of communication with teaching teams and office in an effective manner. Develops good relationships with parents by communicating in a friendly manner at drop off and pick up time. Refers parents to Assistant or Lead Teachers when necessary. Maintains confidentiality in all communication. Aids in completing written reports as necessary including notes, accident reports, attendance, etc.

Development and Learning:

Assures continual professional growth by attending staff in-services, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, working with different teams, and handling a variety of situations. Completes annual requirement of 15 hours training.

What You Should Know

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this full-time position is $37,440-$41,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

What You Will Need

Ability to provide a high-quality environment nurturing a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks through age five.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by 1/20/2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Quality-Support-Team-Aide-Children-s-Center/61339